Question 1

how dangerous is ankle surgery?

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not anymore than ot: If you are healthy and it is necessary angle surgery is no more dangerous than any other bone surgery. Just make sure you're having it done by someone that does it very often.

Question 2

could i request an ankle surgery?

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Have: Your primary physician in tx refer you to a surgeon to see if is indicated.

Question 3

could i drive after ankle surgery?

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Not recommended: If you are in any type of surgical shoe or boot or cast. I would actually let the doc tell you when its okay. If you are in an accident and your wearing any of those post op shoes etc you put yourself at liability and danger.

Question 4

how can i stop pain after ankle surgery?

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Follow guidelines: Make sure you are taking your pain medications as directed, and resting, elevating and icing the ankle as directed.  Only be on your foot as much as your doctor instructed.  Some postoperative discomfort is normal and expected for a period of time. If the pain is more than expected, or worsening, contact your surgeon immediately.

Question 5

what's the recovery time for an ankle surgery?

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Depends: Ak=nkle surgery could be a tumor, fracture or a miriad of problems. Depending why you had the durgery will depend the recovery time associated with it.

Question 6

should i get ankle surgery for unstable ankle?

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Depends: Not sure if you have spoken with any professional about different treatment options regarding your unstable ankle.  Something as little as shoegear change, or physical therapy can help.  If more acute or chronic type of pain, i would suggest you see a podiatrist.

Question 7

how long is the recovery time for ankle surgery?

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Depends: Would need to know exactly what was done to give an estimate of healing. Would be best to talk to your surgeon.

Question 8

what are good exercises to do after ankle surgery?

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See suggestion: Simple up and down range of motion/ up and down exercise. After four weeks follow this be stationary bike exercise.

Question 9

how long does it take to recover from ankle surgery?

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Depends: It depends on what procedures where performed and how they where performed.  Talk to your surgeon.

Question 10

what kinds of exercises can i do after ankle surgery?

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Upper body: I would not risk lower leg workout.

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