“Will I get a brace after ankle surgery?”
I will have ankle surgery. Will I get a brace after ankle surgery?
11 Answers
Depending on what type of ankle surgery, most people have a period of offloading that could include a cast, cam walker boot, splint, or brace.
When ankle surgery is performed you will most likely be in some type of a short leg cast or cam-walker boot immediately after surgery. the time in that boot depends on the procedure performed, and once the boot is removed some type of ankle brace or support is often used to further your healing during your period of physical therapy or recovery. My patients have found that wearing a soft brace for the initial period after the immobilization of a boot or cast gives them added confidence to start back into activity.
Every surgeon provides different guidance for their post operative care and every patient surgery is unique. However, for most of my patients following an ankle surgery I will be placing them in either a cast, splint, boot, or brace following the procedure depending all that took place during the operation. Hope this helps! -Dr. Trent Brookshier Dr. Trent Brookshier Podiatric Medicine / Surgery North Park Podiatry 3989 32nd Street San Diego, CA
In most cases an ankle brace will not be needed.
Hi! This depends on your surgery and should be discussed with your surgeon. A brace afterward would be for support for a period of time as you are transitioning.
Hello, Thank you for your question. We have to evaluate you and take foot x-rays if needed.
That depends on the type of ankle surgery and your surgeons preference.
It depends on what type of surgery you are to have. Sometimes it is necessary to have a brace, sometimes it is not.
Depends on problem but usually
This will depend on the procedure performed. I recommend you discuss with your surgeon your particular case.
The answer to your question is based on recovery, type of surgery, surgeon protocol, and how well the process post surgery. I recommend that you talk to your surgeon after surgery on this concern.
