Foot & Ankle Surgery Education

Learn techniques you’ll need to master after your surgery.

Woman Walking with Good Foot Arch on Street with Orange Shoes Close Up

Toilet Transfers
Shower Transfers
Tub Transfers
Backing Up to a Chair
Car Transfers
Climbing Two Steps with a Scooter
Car Transfers with Running Board
Climbing a Single Step or Curb: Weight Bearing as Tolerated

Perform as demonstrated only if you are sure you are in this weight bearing status.
Using Crutches: Weight Bearing as Tolerated
Dressing with Adaptive Equipment
Elevating Your Leg
Putting On and Taking Off TED Hose
Putting On and Taking Off TED Hose with a Helper
Walking with a Walker: Non Weight Bearing

Perform as demonstrated only if you are sure you are in this weight bearing status.
Climbing a Single Step with a Walker

The details of your procedure will be shared with you by your physician. However, below is a library of some of the more common procedures performed at OrthoNebraska and basics regarding surgical techniques.

Foot & Ankle Ankle Surgery Guide