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Doug Richie¹, Daniel Bullard²

¹Private Practice, Alamitos-Seal Beach Podiatry Group, 550 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 209, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA; Department of Biomechanics, California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA, USA; Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA, USA.

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|November 18, 2018

Summary

Pre-operative planning and gait training are crucial for managing daily activities after foot and ankle surgery. This preparation ensures patients receive appropriate mobility aids and safety devices for a smoother recovery.

Keywords:

Durable medical equipment Gait training Hygiene Mobility Non–weight bearing Nutrition Postoperative convalescence Sleep aides

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Rehabilitation Medicine
Patient Care Management

Background:

Foot and ankle surgery significantly impacts patients' daily living activities, including mobility, food preparation, and hygiene.
Post-operative limitations can present substantial challenges for patients recovering from these procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of pre-operative planning in mitigating challenges associated with foot and ankle surgery recovery.
To inform about available durable medical equipment and assistive devices for post-operative mobility and safety.
To emphasize the role of pre-operative gait training in selecting appropriate mobility aids.

Main Methods:

Review of challenges in activities of daily living post-surgery.
Identification of pre-operative planning strategies involving surgeons, patients, and caregivers.
Survey of available durable medical equipment for mobility and safety.
Assessment of pre-operative gait training benefits for aid selection.

Main Results:

Pre-operative planning effectively addresses post-operative challenges.
A variety of durable medical equipment exists to support patient mobility and safety based on weight-bearing status.
Pre-operative gait training aids in selecting the optimal mobility device for safe ambulation and protection of the surgical site.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive pre-operative planning is essential for successful recovery from foot and ankle surgery.
Appropriate selection and use of assistive devices, guided by pre-operative assessment, are key to maintaining patient independence and safety.
Gait training plays a vital role in optimizing mobility aid selection and ensuring protection of the operative extremity.