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There are no real failures with this surgery, but in 2-3% of cases there may be discomfort or a small "touch-up" procedure under local anesthesia may be needed.
Not all patients will be able to wear normal shoes by the second month after the surgery due to frequent swelling, and this should not be a cause for concern, nor should you be worried about the blue coloring of the foot in the days after the surgical intervention, which is due to the hematoma rising toward the surface.
Driving is usually difficult for a period of about 45-60 days after the surgery. Returning to work depends on the type of activity you do: within a few weeks in the case of sedentary work, up to a few months in the case of employment requiring physical effort. Sports that do not require running and jumping can be resumed from the second month after the surgery. For sports activities requiring running and jumping, the interval will be longer, around 3-6 months.
In addition to anti-inflammatory therapy, antibiotic prophylaxis for thromboembolism is also important, i.e. when you are not walking, take care to keep the limb elevated, in order to prevent lymphostasis, promote venous circulation and reduce swelling.
It is recommended that, while at rest, you independently and immediately perform passive mobility exercises for the toes.
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