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How to Prepare for Your Surgery

Careful preparation before any kind of foot or ankle surgery is crucial to a comfortable recovery. The healing process often requires a cast or brace, so we recommend planning ahead whenever possible.

Remember that your day-to-day life will be affected during the recovery time.

We’ve put together a list of questions you should ask your surgeon prior to the operation, and things to consider before your cast goes on.

What questions should you ask your surgeon?

How can you prepare your home for a comfortable recovery?

You need to do is prepare your home to suit your special needs during the post-op weeks. If your bedroom is upstairs, consider setting up a temporary bedroom on the ground floor because negotiating stairs will be difficult for a while.
Here is how you can set up a personal environment that will work well for you during your recovery period:

What things should you consider before surgery? 

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