Foot and Ankle Surgery Recovery: 4 Weeks Post-Surgery Concerns

Another wonderful patient of ours, Kelly, allowed us to share her experience.
It is not uncommon to have more than one procedure performed, but having both foot and ankle surgery together proves to be the most challenging. Like most surgeries, they are injuries that take the 3 to 6 week span to heal. The problem with surgery on the lower extremity is staying non weight bearing long enough for the structures to handle the weight and "torque" that happens inherently when we walk. No patient or procedure are the same and we discussed everything at her 4 week visit from scar tissue formation to how different stages of pain will dictate shoe usage.
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[@nehhh8114]

🙌The people in this comment section are going through the same situation (including me)...may we all get well soon! This time too shall pass

[@spankyblack6119]

What patient could ever get their Dr or Surgeon to take that much time and listen to us that long.

[@Bob31415]

Probably cause he knows he's going to be on KZbin.

[@kellyc4144]

My doctor is amazing! He takes so much time with me at every appointment and I've had a couple times on weekends that I had to call in and the doctor on call never calls me back, my own doctor does. I just love him!!

[@tullysoulliere8103]

@@kellyc4144 Mine too Kelly and in California at least Dr`s of Podiatry ? surgeons have alot of special training like 3 yearsas oposed to other Dr`s. Mine is very good and answers all my guestions and calls me back himself. Dr Dadi, I am thankful,so very thankful. Foot surgery is a journey to listen to ones body say we slow our roll!

[@emellow3583]

Hi everyone, it's been 3 years since I broke my ankle and I'm back to normal I don't have almost any side effects. just keep pushing though :) it seems hard at first, but time will fly so dw!

[@putriintanjamaludin7081]

Had torn ligament and damaged cartilage removal surgery almost 3 months ago. Wore air cast boot and on wheelchair (full off weight bearing) 2 weeks after surgery for 2 months off. Now off the boots and started strengthening physio. It still flares up and swollen when I do full weight bearing physio. Got myself a foot arch support and good shoes to help my recovery. It helps and still getting used to it. Daily light massages helps a lot with waste muscles and blood circulation. It's been a slow recovery for me and sometimes I do get frustrated especially when you're living alone in a walk up apartment. Need lots of patience and diligence during recovery. I wish speedy recovery to those who are still recovering from surgery.

[@parishughes385]

God bless you 🙏

[@elenaherring4118]

I pray your recovery went well.

[@healthyandrew5294]

O know how you feel. One year after injury i have to get surgery. It's such a slow recovery for your ankle.

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

hope you are doing well.

[@k.b.3857]

This sounds like me. The only thing I'm dealing with is the flare ups

[@katrinajackson497]

Im one week post op but good lord the pain at night is terrible.

[@vxlentina4161]

I’m 3 weeks post op and the pain is the worst at night and also during the day.

[@moonraven6254]

I am at 4 weeks post op repaired tendons and this info was so helpful. I have little to no range of motion. Scared but this helped

[@sanelaali8100]

Wow this Doctor is so nice and patient 🤗

[@abriannasdiys6227]

Here I am, not even at my first week lol

[@wisdomspamer]

Here I am and my surgery is tomorrow so not even at mine either

[@Jason-bg6hj]

You probably won’t see this but I broke my fibula and my tibia and I had to get a screw because it was in the way of my growth plate after 6 months how was your recovery can you move your foot normally now?

[@yahb0iluis201]

Here at my 3 week

[@emellow3583]

Almost coming on 2nd week snapped my tib and fib, how is everyone traveling

[@emellow3583]

@@Jason-bg6hj how did you go ?

[@MyNigellus]

I'm after a brostrom and artroscopy, need more videos like this ;) Thank you for posting

[@marconopolo5723]

Omg this lady asked every question I had and this doctor answered everything. I can tell my doctor is a smart guy but my doctor doesn't give a shit hahaha he wants me in and out

[@jenniferrhoades4877]

I'm here week 2 after surgery. I still have a decent amount of pain 😢 I can't wait to be better

[@courtneyhines2545]

How are you doing now ? I'm only 4 weeks in and have another 5 to go

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Cute & knowledgable doctor.

[@AlexandraMarnitz]

Excellent information. My Dutch specialist just talk 5 minutes, says a lot I don’t know. Thank you for these vidrkb

[@justinm2354]

This answered like three of my questions, im 5 weeks post peroneal repair surgery

[@DB-pf1we]

Omg thank goodness for this video I'm 2 weeks out of surgery and alot of things she said I am or was questioning.. the I think I did something to it...

[@bobbyhenson4750]

I so relate dr Moore is the best. I had same surgery but I’m almost 300 lbs 6ft tall heeling from surgery just takes a little time especially when your old and walk 14k steps per day. I highly recommend Dr Moore and his staff for Heel bone spur and plantar fasciitis.

[@jjoneshauling6104]

Dr moore how are you? You did a great repair on my wifes ankle. Thank you. Top notch guy.

[@ajseb]

3 weeks post surgery, I had right ankle ORIF. Cast came off last week, and ortho said I can be WBAT next week with a CAM boot. Wish me luck. I’m a little nervous because my doc says I’m still NWB but started to stand on my two feet and was stretching my right ankle in all angles, and now some pain is coming back

[@devoncannon3863]

Just had surgery 3 weeks ago. Plate and 5 screws on the outside. It was a tib fib evulsion fracture my foot was 180. Still no weight but starting to feel a bit better. Started masages and stretches a 3 weeks after surgery. Some movement but still uncomfortable lol.

[@Beth9228]

For me it was a little bit over 8 weeks for me. I remembered first walking and even put a little weight on my left ankle and even using a walker to walk. I took a big step with my left ankle and a small one with my right ankle with using my walker. I wore the boot a little bit longer for support and security for my left ankle. I did weened off the boot during the month of July. I even had PT on that ankle from early May to the end of August. I was pretty good in walking during the month of August. I don’t wear high heels at all. I just wear mostly sneakers for my feet. I still have the scars on my left ankle even a plate and few screws are still on the ankle joint. That was over 10 years ago. I was in a wheelchair,too. I know how to used crutches because that I used them when I was 15 years old when I twisted my left knee in a bad fall back in February 1986. I do have 2 walkers to help me just in case that I hurt my knee or ankle. The last time that I hurt my knee it was over 3 years ago. It took a week to get back to normal. I used this one walker that my mother used to have before she passed away. She only used it for a very short time. It helped me quickly in walking when I hurt my left knee.

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Ankles that require surgical repair will never be the same as before. I have my small issues after breaking my ankle more than 30 years ago. Arthritis is now adding to the list as I get older.

[@bhagyarajr3809]

I am on week2 of my anckle surgery there is slight pain at broken position Doc said 6-8 weeks required to get heal.

[@natalie-nicole]

I have an operation on my ankle next week and I'm very worried because its the same opera they did on my elbow and an infection got into my elbow last time and it was almost amputated so I'm very worried. Does it hurt a lot when you first walk on you foot or put any weight on it after the operation. ( they are going to connect the bones back toge with a screw)

[@joserojas8691]

I’m still recovering from my reconstruction of flat feet surgery repair . This my 4th week going to secondary months of recovery.. pain level is 4 out 8 before

[@bijjimme3145]

Dislocated my ankle in 4 places on Oct 30 had three surgeries had the external fixation for 16 days before 1 st surgery Had to remove a part of that because it was uncomfortable Guys a 5/8 sockets works wonders on that thing Brought into the doctor office next day I got props for being the 1st person to take it a part.... I am 18 weeks out from my last surgery still physical therapy and still out of work probably going back in May Listen to the dr yeah it sucks all that down time but there is a light at 5he end of 5he tunnel.... Read what people post about their surgery it makes you get thru yours

[@DrRobertJMooreIII]

We too are glad this helped. Difficult from our end to have patients share their story.

[@rjmoore27]

I play competitive baseball. I just had os trigonom and my 2 week post op was on the 20th. I just started swinging lightly again. I feel amazing no pain at all. Is it ok for me to be moving that fast as long as I dont feel pain. My doc said i can do whatever besides run a marathon

[@diannahannah4194]

I am almost 4 weeks from Brostrom/internal brace ATFL surgery. I'm trying to transition to full weight-bearing, but it's been a gradual process. I also have some numbness and tingling around the incision and on my heel. Is that normal? If so, how long does that last?

[@manjaripandey3838]

I am 4week ankle surgery but not able to do dorsi flexion and extension

[@AmazingVideos-qf5ed]

Fifth metatarsel broken years ago, had surgery recently to saw off excess bone growth, now doc told me tissue isn't cured completely and need to give it some more time, but I hope it's only tissue and nothing worse because it's been months since and pain still persists

[@khaledfkry5541]

You very good surgeon U listen and explain and advice

[@khaledfkry5541]

I had ankle fracture surgery on 11 August and. One tendon hurting my forefoot and the bones on fibula not connected yet I wish if there is a way to evaluate my case. [e-mail] Thanks in advance

[@tridibeshbandyopadhyay7605]

I have some metatarsal fracture... 2 wks post op. Can somebody help on the recovery?

[@shininonHoez]

I’m so frustrated still recovering

[@AbrarGani]

It's 6th week of mine after surgery... Having an open wound. DOC kindly share ur views plzzz

[@user-kd5rg7mz8g]

How is your dorsiflexion?????

[@vaughn47]

I broke my fibula 3 months ago and I have surgery on tomorrow morning I’m so ready I have been in so much pain I’m just ready to get back to my normal routine ❤

[@ksnjos001]

Can you feel the pain all the time or when you lie on it put weight on it?

[@vaughn47]

@@ksnjos001 I feel all the time it gets worse at night because my foot spasms a lot but I just had surgery yesterday so I’m hoping for a speedy recovery ❤️❤️

[@ksnjos001]

@@vaughn47Wishing you quick recovery to your leg 🦵 Thanks 🙏

[@vaughn47]

@@ksnjos001 thank you

[@victoriawere4678]

Hi I have been on steroids for 10yrs coz of rheumatoid arthritis which has caused my ankles to deform what can be done to correct severe deformation?

[@warrrior3125]

im about to get surgery on my knee because the bone is a bit out of place and I'm scared.d

[@ashwinik5337]

I'm due for my surgery next week. Really nervous! I dunno what to expect!

[@smilingcagevlogs2988]

Which surgery

[@vissbox16595]

Sir I had fractured my tibia and doctors have implanted a plate through surgery and after 4 weeks they removed my cast and given an ankle immobilizer so sir I want to confirm that is it ok to remove the cast after 4 weeks

[@Melanie-12904]

Today is my post op appointment, I’m nervous about the rest of recovery!

[@randiguevara7190]

I got my first post op in 2 days. This week went by fast for me

[@louf8335]

How u doing now?

[@Icecreamman101]

The best doctors are the ones who have had injuries. Those who have not don't know the experience....they talk like there perfect and not human about injuries. Cause they really don't know the body to say what's causing the pain after surgery. After they get paid doctors don't like patients that complain about there pain.

[@masichachris793]

Very true..they want instant healing like it was a miracle they were performing.

[@calobparker-main3151]

I had lisfrank surgery and I'm growing more and more impatient on wanting to walk

[@BassWithRob]

Only 1 week post lisfranc surgery and I feel you. Hope your recovery is going well!

[@ArtistJ20]

I'm on my 2nd week post op, and I still have some swealing, obviously, but I'm anxious to get that down and also pace myself with getting my range of motion back and walking normally again. Hopefully these vids will help.

[@XxAziCodxX1]

Can you update, I’m having ankle surgery tomorrow

[@ArtistJ20]

@@XxAziCodxX1 Hey! It's been 9 months and my ankle is great! It's a lil discomforting in certain shows after a while but overall swelling and everything goes down tremendously after a few months. You just having surgery on your ankle? Or you getting plates also?

[@XxAziCodxX1]

@@ArtistJ20 getting two screws they cancelled today ahhh told me to comeback tomorrow it’s so annoying

[@stillsake]

@@XxAziCodxX1 how was surgery and are you able to walk now ?

[@XxAziCodxX1]

@@stillsake Hi, Surgery went well, im walking fine now no limp but ankle gets stiff and have to warm up before getting out of bed but that will change over time i still need to get some of my flexibility back with some therapy im confident that i will.

[@OPTIC23100]

I’m on my 2nd week after surgery. Last night i accidentally hurt myself. It doesn’t hurt and it’s not swollen but should i be worried?

[@keynanaird668]

I’m on my 2nd week and I’m really itchy

[@savagehenderson5230]

I did the same thing a day or so after surgery and it didn't mess anything up

[@rafael02130]

I'm on week 3 after my ankle surgery, I'm so afraid of not being able to walk after week 6

[@rayyanahmed1144]

im 5 weeks after my sugery with metal plate and 6 screws in ankle cant do anything :(

[@rafael02130]

@@rayyanahmed1144 get well soon, you got this

[@rayyanahmed1144]

@@rafael02130 thankyou and you aswell stay safe 👌

[@adnan.maghrabi]

@@rayyanahmed1144 i have 2 screws and in 6 days will cover my 6 weeks rest period, what will happen once the cast is removed

[@milomerkel4756]

2 plates and 15 screws on the front, inside, and outside of my ankle…I’m 5 weeks post op and just got out of my cast and into a boot. I have limited ankle rotation but it hurts. Anyone gone through something similar and can let me know about how long it took to start walking again?

[@kimmcfee1803]

I week OP....and I am here

[@jessikasanchez4509]

Same ! 😭 how’s your recovery so far ? Well it looks like it’s been two months for you now . Hope your recovery process has been well 💕

[@thespooktoberskeleton2540]

@@jessikasanchez4509 How's your recovery? I'm 1 week post op

[@westfield90]

Anyone experience nerve spasms and or involuntary foot twitching or shaking a day after surgery? Is this the nerve block wearing off, or nerves firing or reconnecting?

[@barbarabee3834]

Your nerves are waking up! I had surgery on my ankle 3 weeks ago, and it did that with me at first. I'm not doing it so much now. Our nerves go through some damage with surgery, they need to heal too!

[@westfield90]

@@barbarabee3834 thank you and yes a couple of weeks later now these twitches have gone away

[@thegreencat9947]

@@barbarabee3834 I called them zingers....😉😊

[@jerry......]

I'm in 2nd week 1 day

[@angelenagomez7389]

Did she break her tibia and fibula? And can you message scar tissue if you have metal plates and screws etc...

[@Jason-bg6hj]

Speaking of this if you broke your fibula and tibia both I’m in the same boat how was your recovery? Can you move your foot normally? I have a screw in there and I haven’t made my mind up if I will get it removed or not.

[@jamespd]

@@Jason-bg6hj same here. Looks like you’re coming about a year lost surgery. Some people have them removed, 80% leave the hardware in. My doc said to leave the hardware in if it doesn’t give you discomfort.

[@dominiquelewis]

2 wks post op R ankle ORIF…I fell on it yesterday due to bad balance on the crutches. Told the surgeon today & he was only concerned with the stitches…if I took steps backwards with the fall yesterday would he have seen it upon examining my ankles? When they casted me I couldn’t bare to keep my foot flat & could only flex from the outside without sharp throbbing pain if I tried to flex the inner -mid part of my foot. Is this normal for 2 weeks out? This fracture was caused by my supinating foot on ice off of stairs for the context.

[@Bob31415]

Did they x-ray it after you fell?

[@dominiquelewis]

@@Bob31415 no, I wish they did. I get x-rays this Thursday

[@Bob31415]

@@dominiquelewis Ok. Good luck. What do you mean by only being able to flex from the outside?

[@dominiquelewis]

@@Bob31415 thank you! 25% flexion. I suppose thats normal for 2 wks out. I’m hitting the 5 wk mark. Definitely feels better.

[@SlicedSlappy]

Here I am, 2 days post Brostrom

[@joserojas8691]

I'm praying 🙏 my reconstruction flat feet surgery go well on January 23th 2024. I'm really scared because I don't know will able to do my regular activities after my recovery. Doctor do you any questions

[@nehhh8114]

Don't worry❤u r not alone..the people in this comment section are going through the same situation (including me)...may we all get well soon! This time too shall pass

[@esalinas916]

I'm 13 weeks post-OP and I still can't walk normal. I had arthroscopic with microfracture. I think something is wrong.

[@XavyG-hf1iu]

I’m on 13 to I need 18-20 to walk in a show again bitch

[@trippleglacks2663]

I broke my calcaneus in four pieces I had surgery last week it hurts so bad I’m nervous and I don’t know if it will ever heal completely I hope i can get back to normal.

[@aliciafranco4267]

How did you end up doing with recovery? I’m on my 5th day after surgery 🥺

[@trippleglacks2663]

@@aliciafranco4267 I’m doing a lot better now I’m finally out of the cast walking but I have to use a cane the doctor had to put screws in my foot and one of the screws might have to come out though because I’m having pain when doing mobility exercises.

[@trippleglacks2663]

@@aliciafranco4267 I hope u have a speedy recovery it’s definitely a life altering injury.

[@JesusGarcia-ok2qz]

You are lucky I break my ankle December 7th 2019 and I still waiting for walking my doctor say about three months it can be more time I don't know

[@kgirl4078]

I broke both my ankles on December 8th. Day after you. But I broke both of mine. I had surgery and was in the hospital 8 days then went in to a rehabilitation center for 5 weeks. Was in a boot for 2 months and this past Thursday my surgeon told me I could wear my own shoes. Well if hurts more now than 2 weeks ago. I have no more pain meds. The length of time depends on the type of breakage and if any of your muscles or tendients were involved. I've been watching many other vids on broken ankles. Good Luck to you !

[@freetobememe4358]

Kathy simon how are you now? I broke both ankles Jan3. In boot with not weight bearing, is awful to put weight on heel or ball of foot. The shooting nerve pain,

[@JesusGarcia-ok2qz]

I'm doing better

[@KeepingupwiththePhairs]

@@freetobememe4358 how are you feeling now? It's been 3 months. I just recently broke both also! Post 2 weeks surgery orif in a boot on one side... other is doing so good

[@noxyj4479]

I'm 5wks post-op ankle ligament reconstruction. Cast came off last week, I've had a moonboot since. Today, I had the boot off; crutch slipped and I stood on my foot for a moment to break my fall 😰 my foot's been aching painfully the past two hours! Will everything still be ok?? 😟 I've got physio tomorrow... should I skip the session or go? I'm thinking it might help having a professional assist after this silly accident 😣

[@thespooktoberskeleton2540]

Any update?

[@noxyj4479]

@@thespooktoberskeleton2540 Everything was fine. Went to physio the next day. Still in the moonboot now but walking without crutches #progress 🙏

[@TheDirtysouth417]

Ain't started mine yup

[@healthyandrew5294]

She's flirting with you. Anyway, i have to get ankle surgery. Don't know w who or what to do.

[@comodice905]

That Rhianna lov just won't let up

[@alvarezgamers]

Hangout here like one day pre op........lol

[@opalsandwhiteroses]

Me too!!

[@LovelyyyNay]

Here I am not even at surgery yet

[@gillianstewart8442]

Just 6 days post surgery for a dislocated ankle. This is interesting 🤔

[@esalinas916]

Update: I'm 7 months post-op and still very sore everyday.

[@sparklykitten0]

It can take up to a year to fully heal. Give yourself time. Try swimming... brilliant for physio :)

[@arleendejesus9855]

^^^Inaccurate. Ive had 2 surgeries every past yr. The pain is still very much relevant. Ive learned that pain that lasts over 2 months, will indeed most likely NOT go away. Keep getting treated🙏🏽

[@lakeshiajackson1058]

New years broke ankle

[@evythefish21]

Why don't she just ask... More narcotics please. Damn. Stop fishing and just ask!

[@TheQHunter]

why does he keep touching her where she clearly has said it hurts? She keeps saying things like, “Touching there hurts so so much” then he touches her there….

[@AM-ih7sr]

This patient talks too much.

[@prypiat27]

Dude my scar runs from 2 inches above my ankle all the way down to 1 inch above the base of the foot. Its been 3 weeks since surgery and my foot is swollen, purple. The doc that was removing my stitches was sweating bricks cause he couldnt see the string past all the swollen skin. I wish my foot looked like this lady's.

[@trilbywilby7826]

That sounds awful. Any update? My doctor put in staples because he said stitches tend to get swallowed up in the folds of the skin at the back of the ankle, and they're hard to pull out. I hope everything went well for you.

[@taniab315]

Just had surgery yesterday. Left trimalleolar ankle fracture and I’m looking forward to recovery. ❤️‍🩹

[@ashleynichole6847]

How are you? How long does it take to heal after surgery? Im super scared.

[@VN1409]

I too had left trimalleolar ankle fracture and 2.5 hrs surgery on 31 Jan, now 6 weeks on 14th March, X-Ray will show progress of healing!!