“Can I walk a week after ankle surgery?”
I am a 49 year old male. I wonder can I walk a week after ankle surgery?
16 Answers
Usually no, but this question should be addressed by a surgeon you choose to perform the surgery.
no
Depends on the ankle surgery. A clean out with a scope yes can walk after surgery. To fix a broken ankle bone, a ankle replacement, or more extensive surgery usually cannot walk for 4-6 weeks after surgery.
Not if you were my patient. 6 weeks non-weight bearing for most ankle surgeries.
Was it just a small superficial cyst on the ankle skin that was removed or was it a total joint fusion? Without a specific question it is hard to give you an exact answer. There are multiple conservative options that work very well. Please, make an appointment with me in my Chandler office (480) 269-7130 and I will go over all of your options. Depending on Xrays (if needed) that I can take at my office and the clinical exam, I am able to diagnose and recommend different treatment options. I recommend you have this checked as soon as you can, especially since I can usually treat this without surgery very well in just one visit with me. My office is located on Dobson Road, just north of Chandler Regional Hospital. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Arizona. Feel free to ask to be seen by me specifically and I will get you in the same day or latest the next day. I take all insurances, please do not go off of the insurance list on this website as it is not updated yet. Mention that I have talked to you on the internet. I can also do the entire visit with you over the phone or video call as well, which most insurances cover, even if you are out of state and my staff can verify this for you when you schedule. Thank you and have a good evening.
Check with your Dr.
Hello. After any ankle surgery it is unlikely that you would be allowed to walk.
Dr. Lui
Dr. Lui
You need to ask your surgeon. No one else will be able to advise you on this.
This is something you must discuss with your foot and ankle surgeon.
Thank you.
Dr. Gorman
Thank you.
Dr. Gorman
Depends on the type of surgery. This should be thoroughly discussed with the surgeon before the surgery.
It depends on the type of surgery. Generally, no walking until the incisions have healed. You must discuss with your surgeon.
I hope this helps!
Dr. Siegel
I hope this helps!
Dr. Siegel
Depends on the type of surgery but usually no.
Most likely not. This question is better suited for your surgeon depending on your procedure.
I recommend you discuss the time frame for weight bearing with your foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) to determine timeline for weight bearing.
You must consult with your surgeon to see if it is OK for you to bear weight and walk after surgery. It would be completely out of line for me to recommend activity level to any patient who is not my own surgical patient
What type of ankle surgery? I normally allow my patients to walk after arthroscopy and ankle stabilization with excellent outcomes. You should ask your surgeon on the normal post-op protocol.
