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A member asked:
I am having a ligament surgery on my left ankle. the doctor says that i would be out the same day. is it possible?
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Yes it is possible: These days staying in the hospital different than before, they could send with pump for pain if you have no complications.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: Same day surgery is standard for ligament surgery of the foot and ankle. A course of physical therapy may be prescribed after the initial healing period.
Answered 1/21/2019
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Sure: Most surgery these days are ambulatory same day. Likely, you will leave on crutches though.
Answered 1/7/2019
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