“How painful is a total ankle replacement?”
I will have a total ankle replacement. I am afraid. How painful is a total ankle replacement?
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Normally they can be out-patient, and pain management can be careful with medications and nerve blocks along with ice. Pain will vary from one patient to another, but post-op care is essential. finally, you need to discuss this with your surgeon.
It is a very involved procedure and therefore can be painful for a few days, but your doctor can admit you after surgery for pain management purposes and to work with physical therapy.
Will need post-op pain meds, most painful up to 3 days after surgery.
Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight, and prior activity level. There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery .
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Your fears are a natural human protective mechanism. It is normal, but you should not allow those fears or apprehensions overwhelm you. That is not healthy. Divert your attention to other activities prior to the surgery. Talk to your surgeon about your fears and if your fears are well founded.
A total ankle joint replacement surgery is a serious and complicated operation. There can be moderate to severe pain following this type of procedure. However, your surgeon and the anesthesiologist should work out a detailed plan for post-operative pain control. The worst of the pain will be the 2-3 days after surgery under normal circumstances. Then the pain should significantly reduce on a gradual basis. Good luck !
A total ankle joint replacement surgery is a serious and complicated operation. There can be moderate to severe pain following this type of procedure. However, your surgeon and the anesthesiologist should work out a detailed plan for post-operative pain control. The worst of the pain will be the 2-3 days after surgery under normal circumstances. Then the pain should significantly reduce on a gradual basis. Good luck !
Have you spoken to a surgeon? this question only can be answered by a surgeon you choose to fix your ankle ailments. every patient react to surgery differently, every doctor has different techniques, and finally outcome and pain is very subjective to you personally.
It's not terrible; once it heals, you will be very happy you did it.
Pain is a very individual experience. Some people have a lot of pain after surgery, and others not too much. You can request a nerve block given by the anesthesiologist, and those blocks can sometimes help alleviate pain for 24-48 hours after surgery. Also, your surgeon should give you pain meds for post-surgical pain
I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for evaluation and treatment options for your particular situation
