Do you have an upcoming bunion surgery? Make sure you are prepared when going into the operating room to ensure you have the best surgical outcome.
Bunion surgery is often performed using minimally invasive techniques, allowing for improved surgical outcomes. However. taking extra preparation measures can further improve results and your post-operative recovery. Follow these helpful tips for your upcoming bunion surgery:
- Listen to Your Doctor: Your doctor will likely have a list of preparations for you to do before surgery. Whether they ask you to stop taking certain medications, wash your foot with antibacterial soaps, or fast before the procedure, be sure to follow all of the given instructions.
- Educate Yourself: It is important to fully understand what bunion surgery entails prior to entering the operating room. Always discuss the risks, benefits, procedures, and alternative treatments with your doctor prior to your surgery.
- Prep Your Recovery Space: As bunion surgery can impact your mobility for a short time after surgery, you will want to prepare your recovery space. Move furniture that could pose a fall risk and make necessities easily accessible to make your recovery easier.
- Find a Helper: Having a friend or loved one help you during your recovery is essential. Make sure to have someone who can drive you home after surgery and help you while you recover.
- Stock-up on Necessities: You will likely not want to make a trip to the store immediately following your bunion surgery, so make sure to stock up with all the necessities you may need during your recovery.
- Eat Clean: The healthier your diet is prior to surgery, the easier it will be for your body to heal. Your body needs certain nutrients as you recover, so get a jumpstart on eating healthy.
Bunion surgery is a highly successful surgery, and with the proper preparation, you can further increase the odds of a positive surgical outcome. Learn more about how you can prepare yourself for bunion surgery with Dr. Daniel Dean, a foot and ankle orthopedic specialist!
Dr. Daniel Dean is a board-certified and fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon. He treats all musculoskeletal pathologies of the foot and ankle in adolescent and adult patients. He has specialized training in total ankle arthroplasty, sports injuries, flatfoot, complex fractures, and minimally invasive techniques in bunion correction.
