Prepare for Your Surgery. Prepare for Our Success.
Nobody wants surgery. If you are reading this, however, you are probably in a position where surgery is necessary. I truly wish you the best. I wrote this blog to share my surgeon experience and observations on patient success. I hope this helps optimize you for our best possible outcome.
I care and truly want the best for everyone. My greatest satisfaction as a podiatrist is to get my patients back on their feet, back to their lives with less suffering. When that requires surgery, we need to be on the same page because surgery is a serious undertaking. I’ve dedicated my life to my education and training to be prepared for your big day. I now provide this commentary so you can make preparations for surgery and your recovery. Please share this with your family and support team so they can join us in optimizing your recovery.
Even a perfectly-executed surgery is never bulletproof and can result in an awful outcome if the patient cannot follow the necessary post-operative orders. When we both do our part, there will be fewer pitfalls and complications. I know my role is quicker as I perform an hour or so of surgery but compliance on your side is crucial for weeks or months.
Bone Healing. smoking. vitamin d. PAD. RA. steroids. auto-immune therapies. Cancer tx.
It is going to swell. The soft tissue and bone healing processes require inflammation. This process allows for more oxygenation and healing. Depending on the person and the extent of surgery, swelling can occur for months and oftentimes for an entire year. The feet are down, in a dependent position, allowing for swelling. You may be guided on how to use ice and elevate your feet to curb the effect. Anti-inflammatories can be considered but realize swelling should be anticipated as part of the healing journey that just takes time.
not healing. dvt. pe
infection.
checklist to complete
practice nwb. do it now. not groggy
eras - preop drinks; meds
As a surgeon, I appreciate that. As a person…and as a patient myself, I definitely understand that. So, in treating my patients, I always aim to inform about the condition and the treatment options.