“How long should you take opioids after ankle surgery?”

No more than 7 days

While everyone's pain tolerance is different, opioids should be used as little as possible. Appropriate bandaging, ice, elevation, rest, and an anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen 800mg 3x a day, if no stomach problem) are usually sufficient to manage post-surgical pain.

The length of time that you should take opioids after ankle surgery will depend on a variety of factors, including the type of surgery you had, the severity of your pain, and your individual pain tolerance. It is important to follow the specific dosing and usage instructions provided by your healthcare provider.

In general, opioids are typically used for a short period of time after surgery to help manage severe pain. Once the pain has improved, your healthcare provider may recommend switching to a non-opioid pain medication or using other pain management techniques, such as physical therapy or over-the-counter pain medication.

It is important to use opioids only as directed by your healthcare provider and to be aware of the potential risks associated with these medications, including the risk of addiction and overdose. If you have any concerns about taking opioids after ankle surgery, it is important to discuss them with your healthcare provider.

This question should be directed for your surgeon to answer.

For Arthroscopic surgery 2 to 3 days is usual.

Pain varies from patient to patient. But, in general, I would say 2-3 weeks at the most, depending on the type of surgery

You should limit taking opioids to as few as possible. I recommend you discuss with your foot and ankle surgeon.