What to do about swelling and tingling on the sole of the foot after foot and ankle surgery

Swelling and tingling on the sole of the foot after foot and ankle surgery may be related to incision infection, soft tissue injury, slowing down of blood circulation, etc. Physiotherapy, medication and other methods are available according to the cause of the disease. 1. Incision infection: As bacteria and other pathogens can cause surgical incision infection, redness, swelling, heat, pain and other symptoms may appear on the foot and ankle. Anti-infection treatment should be carried out according to the doctor’s instruction, and antibiotic drugs should be used in time. 2. Soft tissue injury: due to trauma or surgery caused by foot and ankle blood vessels, nerves and other soft tissue injuries, inflammatory exudation can lead to swelling and stinging pain around the incision. It is recommended to elevate the affected limbs, and local physical therapy such as hot compress, microwave and infrared can be chosen to promote inflammatory absorption and relieve local swelling and pain. 3. Slow blood circulation: After foot and ankle surgery, due to local injury, muscle atrophy and other factors, blood circulation in the lower limbs is slowed down, which can cause swelling and pain in the ankle, the affected limbs should be elevated, and local massages and hot compresses should be given to speed up blood circulation and reduce local swelling. There may be other causes of swelling and tingling in the sole of the foot after foot and ankle surgery, and it is recommended that the patient should consult the doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease with the help of the doctor, and carry out targeted treatment or therapy.