Weeks 0 – 1
- Short leg splint
- Non-weightbearing
- Sutures out at first post-operative visit
Weeks 2 – 4
- Continue non-weightbearing
Weeks 4 – 6
- Begin weightbearing in the walking boot
- Start PT
- Dorsiflexion/plantarflexion exercises
Weeks 6 – 8
- Continue walking boot
- Add ankle inversion exercises
Weeks 8 – 16
*GOAL* Preparation for return to athletic activities
1. Full non-painful ROM
2. No pain or tenderness
3 Satisfactory physical exam
- Add ankle eversion exercise; emphasis on muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
- Discontinue walking boot
- Initiate return to sport program
- PROBLEMS / QUESTIONS
- If you have any problems or questions about your post op care, please do not hesitate to call our office at (850) 771-2001.
- Let the operators know you just had surgery by your doctor and ask to speak with a medical assistant. If you should need to call after hours, the answering service will get your information and have the on-call physician return your call. If the matter is urgent, proceed to the emergency room.
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