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Post-OP Care Instructiions for Planter Fascia and Achilles

1.    We placed a strapping on your foot that needs to be kept dry for 3 days then soak foot to get it off.

2.    Apply the strapping we provided to the bottom of your foot as instructed and keep dry for 3-5 days, the   soak it off our foot.

3.    Start stretching your foot in the morning and at noon by using the towel technique that Dr. Hilaire demonstrated in the office.

4.    At night use ice on affected areas for 15 minutes, then apply Voltaren Gel (making sure to rub in completely) Flector Patch to the affected area.

5.    Never walk barefoot, even for a short distance.  We suggest wearing Crocs footwear in the shower.

6.    We suggest Power Step inserts be worn in your surgical shoe/athletic shoes.You can even wear them in a house slipper around the house.

Morning

1.    After bathing apply antibiotic ointment.

2.    Stretch each foot 7-10 times.

3.    Apply Voltaren gel.

4.    Apply coban wrap around arch.

5.    Insert into surgery shoe. (Put in Powersteps)

6.    Take inserts out of tennis shoes. (Put in Powersteps)

7.    Take Metanx two times a day. (Can take two together)

Afternoon

1.    Stretch each foot 7-10 times.

2.    Apply Voltaren gel. (optional)

Evening

1.    Stretch each foot 10 times. (optional)

2.    Thorlo running socks.

3.    Ice with frozen water bottle, roll back and forth till half melted (Mandatory).

4.    Apply Voltaren gel.

Questions or concerns please call the office at 812-478-5143

 

 

 

 

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501 Hospital Lane, Room 201
Terre Haute, IN 47802
812-478-5145 fax 812-232-7301

7962 Oaklandon Road, Suite 114
Indianapolis, IN 46236
317-472-0826 fax 317-472-0829


Podiatrist Terre Haute, IN - Allied Podiatry, 501 Hospital Lane, Terre Haute, IN, 47802 812-478-5145 || 7962 Oaklandon Road Suite 114, Indianapolis, IN 46236 317-472-0826

  The podiatrist at Allied Podiatry treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Terre Haute, IN. Dr. Hilaire is Board Certified and licensed podiatrist in the state of Indiana.