You will begin progressive weightbearing in the boot and continue this until your next follow-up. Please refer to the separate handout.
You may now remove the boot for sleeping and driving.
You should continue to perform the following exercises to maximize your post-op ankle flexibility. You will do these twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening:
Write the alphabet with your foot. Do two repetitions.
Stretch the Achilles by placing a towel across the ball of your foot and pulling up. Hold each stretch for a five-count and do five repetitions.
You will continue to ice and elevate the leg as much as possible. Elevating the leg above the level of the heart will reduce the amount of time required to bring down the swelling.
I would like to see you back in 4 weeks for your next follow-up appointment. We will obtain new x-rays at that time. If there is appropriate evidence of healing, we will likely have you begin transitioning out of the walking boot and into regular shoes.
First Hill location update: Dr. Weil is currently seeing patients on Wednesday afternoons in the First Hill location. Dr. Anthony Yi will start seeing patients in clinic the morning of 5/8 & Dr. Andre Shaffer will start seeing patients in clinic the morning of 5/15 in the First Hill location. Call 206-633-8100 to schedule.