Post Operative Information

Dr Yeo Brisbane Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Dr Yeo Brisbane Foot & Ankle Surgeon

ankle stabilization

  • Dressings only on 1 more week, then only need dressings when in Moonboot
  • Ice for 1 week more for swelling
  • Shower normally – allow wound to air dry if not in the boot
  • Come out of MB for rests
  • Only need MB for walking
  • Weight bear as tolerated
  • Start moving ankle & toes
  • Only up & down
  • NO eversion/inversion
  • Wiggle toes
  • 15 -20 repetitions 3x a day
  • See in 4 weeks, start Physio now
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 10mins walking
  • 10mins treading water
  • 10mins Double calf raises
  • Single calf raises (if double too easy)
  • In line walking (1 foot in front of the other)
  • If all too easy progress to squats & lunges
  • 15 repetitions 3x sets

Haglunds or Achilles

  • Dressings only for one more week, then only need dressings when in Moonboot
  • Shower normally – allow the wound to air dry if not in the boot
  • Ice for one week more for swelling if required
  • Come out of MB for rests
  • Only need MB for walking
  • Still no weight
  • Start moving your ankle & toes
  • Only up & down motion of the ankle
  • 15 repetitions 3x a day
  • Pull your ankle back until you can feel a gentle stretch at the back of your Achilles. Hold for 2 seconds, then release and repeat.
  • Wiggle toes
  • See you in 2 weeks
  • Plan to allow you to do some partial weight bearing then (50% weight still using crutches)
  • At the four-week mark
  • You can start partial weight bearing in your Moonboot
  • Keep doing the same ankle exercises
  • If you have access to a pool
  • Begin hydrotherapy
  • Walking with chest height water for 10 mins
  • Treading water for 10 mins
  • NO SWIMMING/PADDLING
  • Double calf raises 15 repetitions 3x sets
  • Single calf raises 15 repetitions 3x sets
  • Inline walking 5 mins – one foot in front of the other
Dr Yeo Brisbane Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Lisfranc

  • Dressings only for one more week, then only need dressings when in Moonboot
  • Shower normally – allow the wound to air dry if not in the boot
  • Ice for one week more for swelling
  • Come out of MB for rests
  • Only need MB for walking
  • Still no weight
  • Start moving your ankle & toes
  • Only up & down
  • Clockwise & counterclockwise
  • Draw the alphabet with your foot
  • Wiggle toes
  • Scrunch your arch of foot
  • Try to pick up a pen/stress ball on the floor
  • 15 repetitions 3x a day
  • See in 4 weeks with a new x-ray, hopefully to start weight bearing then. Start Physio now
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 10 mins walking
  • 10mins treading water
  • 10mins
  • Double calf raises
  • Single calf raises (if double is too easy)
  • In-line walking (1 foot in front of the other)
  • If all is too easy, progress to squats & lunges
  • 15 repetitions 3x sets

Contact Dr Gerald for details on Early Functional Rehab and Day Surgery

5th metatarsal

  • Dressings only on one more week, then only need dressings when in Moonboot (so it doesn’t rub)
  • Shower normally – allows the wound to air dry if not in the boot
  • Ice for one week more for swelling
  • Come out of MB for rests
  • Only need MB for mobility, so you don’t injure yourself
  • Weight bear only on your heel
  • Start moving your ankle & toes
  • Only up & down
  • Clockwise & counterclockwise
  • Draw the alphabet with your foot
  • Wiggle toes
  • 15 -20 repetitions 3x a day
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 10 mins walking
  • 10mins treading water
  • 10mins
  • Double calf raises
  • Single calf raises (if double is too easy)
  • In-line walking (1 foot in front of the other)
  • If all is too easy, progress to squats & lunges
  • 15 repetitions 3x sets
  • See in 4 weeks with new x-ray
  • Hopefully to start weight bearing then. Start Physio now
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 10mins walking
  • 10mins treading water
  • 10mins
  • Double calf raises
  • Single calf raises (if double too easy)
  • In line walking (1 foot in front of the other)
  • If all too easy progress to squats & lunges
  • 15 repetitions 3x sets

Ankle ORIFs

  • Dressings only on one more week, then only need dressings when in Moonboot (so it doesn’t rub)
  • Shower normally – allow the wound to air dry if not in the boot
  • Ice for one week more for swelling
  • Come out of MB for rests
  • Only need MB for mobility, so you don’t injure yourself
  • Still no weight
  • Start moving your ankle & toes
  • Only up & down
  • Clockwise & counterclockwise
  • Draw the alphabet with your foot
  • Wiggle toes
  • 15 -20 repetitions 3x a day
  • See you in 4 weeks with a new X-ray
  • Start Physio now
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 10 mins walking
  • 10mins treading water
  • 10mins
  • Double calf raises
  • Single calf raises (if double is too easy)
  • In-line walking (1 foot in front of the other)
  • If all is too easy, progress to squats & lunges
  • 15 repetitions 3x sets

Peroneal Tendons

  • Dressings only on one more week, then only need dressings when in Moonboot (so it doesn’t rub)
  • Shower normally – allow the wound to air dry if not in the boot
  • Ice for one week more – remember swelling can continue for up to 6 months!
  • Come out of MB for rests
  • Only need MB for walking
  • Continue to sleep in MB
  • Can slowly begin putting some weight through with crutches
  • Start moving your ankle & toes
  • Only up & down
  • No inversion/eversion yet
  • 15 repetitions 3x a day
  • See in 4 weeks to remove Moonboot
  • Start Physio now
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 10 mins walking
  • 10mins treading water
  • 10mins
  • Double calf raises
  • Single calf raises (if double is too easy)
  • In-line walking (1 foot in front of the other)
  • 15 repetitions 3x sets
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