What happens after surgery matters almost as much than what happens during surgery. Sometimes, it even matters more! No matter how skilled your surgeon may be, his or her hard work can always be undone if their patient doesn’t follow directions, doesn’t protect their healing foot, and doesn’t follow through with rest and rehab.
When it comes to recovering from foot surgery as well as possible, there’s one master rule: Listen to your surgeon! The instructions and guidelines are there for a reason. You might not always understand what a rule is there for. (If you don’t, please ask!) Furthermore, you might decide you feel fine, that the recovery seems to be going better than expected, and surely it won’t hurt to start weight-bearing a little early, won’t it? Don’t do this! Just like you, we’re totally focused on healing your feet as quickly as possible. That’s why it’s important to follow our directions as closely as possible throughout the recovery process.
Of course, every surgery and situation is a little different, so there’s no way to give you an exact breakdown of what your specific recovery will look like. That said, read on to review some common components, or review this document for some additional details.
In the end, of course, it all comes back to following instructions. We’re here to guide you through this process, but ultimately the success of a surgery often comes down to you. Take your recovery seriously, and you have the best chance of a fully return in the shortest possible time. To schedule your appointment, give Dallas Podiatry Works a call today at 972.853.7100.
The doctor has great “bedside manners” when talking to patients. Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.
The staff at Dallas Podiatry Works could not have been more courteous, helpful, and professional in doing their job. They made me feel comfortable when I was there, which is certainly appreciated. They answered all the questions that I had and just made each visit the most pleasurable that it could be. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of foot care.
I would highly recommend Dr. Brook to anyone with foot problems–especially problems that stump other podiatrists. He really is very caring and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Joel Brook and the staff were nice and helpful. Though I was a new patient, I got right in as soon as they were open in my preferred location. They diagnosed the problem and provided medicines along with a perfect gel bandage so I could keep exercising while my toes healed. My toes already hurt less and look a little better each day. If I have future issues, I will be a repeat customer. Here’s hoping I don’t, but at least I know my feet are in good hands.
I visited this office for an ingrown toe nail a few years ago. After seeing another doctor, who made it worse, he referred me to Dallas Podiatry Works. The doctor there was able to fix my problem. I’m not great with reviews, all I can tell you is that this doctor and staff will have you up and running or doing whatever it is you do in no time. You will be in great hands. You’d be a fool not to use this doctor. Now its time to visit him again for the other toe.
Been having bad ankle pains for 6 months was referred here and it was a great visit ladies in the front desk medical assistants and the Doctor were all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable.
