Procedure
Total Ankle Replacement
A one-page care plan for patients having Total Ankle Replacement, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Next Steps, Consistency, Clarity & Care, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Prevention & Protection
- I understand that damaged parts of my ankle will be replaced with new joint parts.
- I will share my medicines, allergies, health problems, and past reactions.
- I will follow fasting rules and change medicine only if my surgeon tells me.
- I will prepare a walker, crutches, or scooter and remove fall risks at home.
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency, Clarity & Care
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Total Ankle Replacement is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.