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Risks of Foot/Ankle Surgery

  • Surgery is a significant stress on the body. There are risks of surgery, which also include the risk of anesthesia.
  • Surgery should only be carried forth if you understand and accept the risks listed below.
    • The risks include but are not limited to infection, blood loss, damage to the adjacent nerves, arteries, and veins, nonunion (failure of bones to unite/heal), malunion (bones uniting/healing in an imperfect position), need for further surgery, scarring, or persistent pain.
    • Major risks include but are not limited to: stroke, heart attack, nerve damage, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolus (PE), amputation, and death.
  • If you are a smoker, you are more likely to have a postoperative wound complication. 
  • For your safety, please share any complications with past surgeries or procedures that you have experienced, with your surgeon before your scheduled surgery.
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