After your surgery, you can expect to have about an 8-12 week recovery. Afterwards, you may have to go through some physical therapy. Eorthopod.com offers some great information on what to expect pre and post surgery and you can read about it here http://www.eorthopod.com/public/patient_education/6464/ankle_fusion.html.
You may also expect to have special shoes after the surgery or insoles that will help with your range of motion after the foot is fused. If you are a walker, I would prepare yourself to have some down time and maybe the relaxation will be good. Otherwise, after the healing time and rehabilitation, you should be be back to your regular walking activities.
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After your surgery, you can expect to have about an 8-12 week recovery. Afterwards, you may have to go through some physical therapy. Eorthopod.com offers some great information on what to expect pre and post surgery and you can read about it here http://www.eorthopod.com/public/patient_education/6464/ankle_fusion.html.
You may also expect to have special shoes after the surgery or insoles that will help with your range of motion after the foot is fused. If you are a walker, I would prepare yourself to have some down time and maybe the relaxation will be good. Otherwise, after the healing time and rehabilitation, you should be be back to your regular walking activities.
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