Foot & Ankle Surgery Education
Learn techniques you’ll need to master after your surgery.
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Using Crutches: Non-Weight Bearing
Using a Knee Scooter
Using Crutches: Toe Touch Weight Bearing
Climbing Stairs by Sitting and Scooting
Using a Gait Belt
Climbing a Single Step or Curb: Non-Weight Bearing
Toilet 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
Tub Transfers
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
Shower Transfers
Walking with a Walker: Non Weight Bearing
Climbing a Single Step with a Walker
PREPARING FOR SURGERY AT ORTHONEBRASKA
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
A printable guide to prepare you for before and after your surgery.
Perform these only as directed by your care team.
