Ankle surgery

Here's the story: 11 days ago, I had surgery on my ankle. So for the past 11 days, I've been 99% stuck at home, spending most of my time trying to arrange my pillows in a way that keeps my foot up and my laptop usable. (My neck and shoulders aren't on speaking terms with me right now... but they sure haven't been quiet.) To fill some of the time, I figured I'd compile the things I've learned from the experience, and share my take on how to prepare for ankle surgery. It all started with a…

Hello there! As I prepared for my own surgery this past week, I found it helpful to read blogs others had written about their own experiences. I figured I would pay it forward by recording my own, and hoping that it will help others who are experiencing similar foot and ankle problems. I am a 34 year old music teacher in rural PA. Last fall, I began experiencing dull aches and pains in my right foot- something not completely out of the ordinary, as I have had completely flat feet my entire…

Here's the story: 11 days ago, I had surgery on my ankle. So f or the past 11 days, I've been 99% stuck at home, spending most of my time t...

words can’t describe how much emotions is going through my body right now. it’s been 8 months and 17 days since i’ve danced due to my ankle injury. this injury has taken the biggest toll on my body physically and mentally. i’ve had an ongoing injury with my ankle for the past 2 years now. i’ve been in and out of rehab and i just kept dancing on my ankle with excruciating pain, and reached my breaking point. the moment my doctor told me i needed surgery i just burst out into tears because i…

20 Truths about Life After Foot Ankle Surgery

I'm not kidding when I say break my ankle 😭

After waiting all Tuesday afternoon for the doctor (the patient before me had complications and it took longer than anticipated), my ankle surgery started about 4:30. Everyone I ran into asked for …

The team at Sunshein Podiatry Associates has compiled a list of some ways to help the time go by faster when you’re recovering from foot or ankle surgery.

What I Would Have Done Differently - Talked About Mental Health These last few weeks have been really, really difficult. My poor husband. He's already stretched thin between work, grad school, and the professional choir that he's in that rehearses a full weekend every month. Add to that a snippy, grumpy, mobility limited wife who usually handles the meal planning and cooking and splits the rest of the housework, and he's had a huge burden added to his already too full plate. I've also had…

Sharing the details of my March 26 ankle surgery, the rare condition that requires it, and what the recovery will look like.

15 Tips to help you prepare for ankle surgery or foot surgery - before surgery and after surgery. We want to help you heal beautifully!

My husband is entering into week 3 of recovery from his ankle surgery. He is back to work (has been since last Wednesday). He has a cast that should be removed on September 11th. From there he will start 6 weeks of rehab. The situation... Since March of 2011, he has had one ACL surgery,

Typically, it takes a broken ankle about six to eight weeks. Therefore, if you want to help your broken ankle heal, you might want to consider taking the following steps.

Before you start walking with a sprained ankle, make sure you get your doctor's permission so you don't cause any more damage. Ideally, you should only walk on a sprain that's mild, and you should periodically strengthen your ankle through...