Surgical Advive

 Podiatry Service Torrevieja

¡Welcome!

 

J.A. Perseguer / Podiatrist , ‘Your Foot Doc in Torrevieja’ 

 

Here will let you know  what to do before and after your treatment. We will give you, as well, a thorough information and some ‘tips’ of what you have to expect out of your treatment.  (Scroll down this web page for further advice)‘

'Podiatrist'

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Podiatry

The University of Salford

“Título Universitario Cirugía del Pie”

“Universidad de Jaén”

1. Surgical Procedure; Advice to Follow:

  • 1. Surgical Procedure; Advice to Follow:

You have been scheduled for ambulatory, outpatient surgery, therefore you are responsible for taking certain precautions before you arrive at the Clinic Centre.

1/. You must not have anything to eat or drink after midnight on the night before you arrive at the clinic centre, if your procedure has been scheduled early in the morning.

2/. Do not take any aspirin or other anti-inflammatory for 10 days before surgery. Occasionally these drugs can interfere with the blood ability to clot and can increase the amount of bleeding during and after surgery.

3/. Are you on any medication? including over the counter drugs, be sure to ask   your physician whether or not you can continue taking  that medication .And if not , how far in advance of surgical procedure you must stop.

4/. Finally, you must also arrange for transportation to and from the place at which the surgery will be performed. Everyone reacts differently to even a simple surgical procedure and there is no way you can predict how you will be feeling after the procedure. So, do not forget, following surgery, you will not be allowed to drive.

Remember do not hesitate to ask any questions about any information that we have just provided.

2. Post-Operative Advice to Patients:

  • 2. Post-Operative Advice to Patients:

    The  following instructions are for your benefit and will help to reduce any swelling or pain and encourage healing. Please follow them. 

    1./ Please go directly home. Do not drive yourself if you are so advised. If your journey will take more than 15 minutes, elevate your feet.

    2./ To encourage a quick and uneventful recovery, do not sit with your feet down or with   your legs crossed for any length of time, as this may cause swelling and pain.

    3./ Some bruising and swelling is to be expected but that is no cause for alarm.

    4./ Sit with your feet elevated, whenever possible, at least as high as your hips.

    5./ Keep the bandages dry and clean. Do not remove them to inspect the wound. A small amount of bleeding is normal and it may mark the bandage.

    6./ Ice packs will reduce any discomfort and swelling, but make sure the pack is sealed to avoid wetting the dressing. (A simple dressing can be made by soaking a kitchen towel in cold water, squeezing out excess water the putting the towel inside two plastic bags and placing in the freezer for 30 minutes. It can be draped over the foot).

    7./ Do not get the dressing wet. Cover the foot with a plastic bag and place on the side of the bath. Do not use the shower as the water will penetrate the bag and dressing.

    8./ Exercise your legs frequently by bending your knees and ankles to stimulate the circulation and healing.

    9./ Protect your foot at night to avoid any pressure from the bed clothes.

    10./ Avoid smoking and any consumption of alcohol.

    11./ Drink plenty of fluids.

3. Call us back in the following cases:
 

 

Call us back in the following cases: 

  • Your dressing becomes soaked with blood or if it becomes tight and your toes tingle or feel numb.  
  • Discomfort is not reduced by your medication. 
  • You knock or injure the foot.  
  • You develop a high temperature.

 

“Medicus curat, natura sanat”

‘The physician treats, nature get you back on your feet’