| Re: recovery period after removing screws from ankle
It may depend on the number of screws, location etc. but my experience was removal of one large screw in the back of my heel. I was on crutches for a day, post op sandal for a week until stitches came out. Pain was minimal. Overall, no big deal. I also want to mention my foot felt much better afterwards. I opted to stay awake during the procedure. They did a nerve block so I felt nothing. It took about 30 minutes.
emmie
you know, now that I think about it I don't think I wore a post op sandal except home from the hospital. I wore open back shoes so there was no pressure on the heel.
Last edited by emmie54; 03-14-2009 at 10:50 AM.
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