After foot surgery, you'll be given pain medication to use at home while you recover -- often a prescription medication, such as one containing oxycodone or codeine. After the operation, the area will be covered with a bandage. Depending on the procedure, you may have to wear a special surgical shoe or a plaster splint or cast to protect your foot while it heals. Your doctor may recommend sturdy or open shoes. You may also be sent to a physical therapist to help you regain function and mobility in the foot. Your doctor may prescribe home exercises to strengthen your foot and keep it flexible.
After foot surgery, you'll be given pain medication to use at home
while you recover -- often a prescription medication, such as one
containing oxycodone or codeine. After the operation, the area will
be covered with a bandage. Depending on...
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Dr. Christopher Chiodo answered:After foot surgery, you'll be given pain medication to use at home while you recover -- often a prescription medication, such as one containing oxycodone or codeine. After the operation, the area will be covered with a bandage. Depending on the procedure, you may have to wear a special surgical shoe or a plaster splint or cast to protect your foot while it heals. Your doctor may recommend sturdy or open shoes. You may also be sent to a physical therapist to help you regain function and mobility in the foot. Your doctor may prescribe home exercises to strengthen your foot and keep it flexible.After foot surgery, you'll be given pain medication to use at home while you recover -- often a prescription medication, such as one containing oxycodone or codeine. After the operation, the area will be covered with a bandage. Depending on... More