Post-surgery period, time to recovery makes most of the patients anxious and concerned. Time taken to walk after a foot and ankle surgery is variable and has to be individualized to the patient.
After most of the foot and ankle surgeries like Ankle arthroscopy, bunion surgery patient is allowed to walk full weight bearing with special footwear. During this period rehabilitation protocol is followed and patient is brought to his natural walk soon.
Trauma surgeries might delay your walking and recovery period depending on
- type of injury
- type of surgery and quality of surgical implant and fixation used.
- Age of the patient
- Bone quality
Though Assisted walking is usually started on 1stpost-operative day and patient is mobilized as soon as possible. This improves the surgical and functional outcome of the patient, boosts morale and helps in faster return to normal activities.
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