Ankle Surgery Sleeping Without Boot. This is taken on and off to shower/bathe and sleep. The boot can be used for broken bones, tendon injuries, severe sprains, or shin splints.
Unfortunately, swelling is common after surgery. The problem that I have with ankle boots has to do with how the patient is forced to stand and walk. Ankle fracture surgery is not needed if the ankle is in position and stable despite the fracture.
Motion is encouraged when the boot is taken off.
The problem that I have with ankle boots has to do with how the patient is forced to stand and walk.
Your doctor will let you know when your foot or ankle can bear weight. What worked was having pillows not under my ankle/foot but under my calf with my ankle hanging over suspended. Start around your house first, then try outside.