1. Rest and keep your foot elevated for the first 48 hours to reduce swelling.
2. Place ice or cold pack on top of your foot or ankle for 20 minutes, then remove it for 15-20 minutes. Repeat for the first 48 hours after surgery.
3. Keep bandages clean and dry. Bathe or shower only with your foot in a plastic bag. (alternative: purchase a foot protector from the office).
4. Your foot will remain numb for several hours after surgery. For this reason, do not drive or operate any potentially hazardous machinery. Important decisions requiring judgment should be delayed for 24 hours.
5. Do not put weight on your foot unless instructed to do so by Dr. Frankel.
6. Please call the office if you experience any of the following:
- Your pain medication is not alleviating your pain.
- There is excessive bleeding through the bandage. (Minor bleeding is expected)
- The dressing, splint or cast feels too tight.
- If you develop a fever.
- Anything else that "doesn't feel right."
Dr. Frankel would like to see you in the office within 7 days following your surgery,