A broken bone, or fracture, is often treated with a sling, elastic bandage, splint, or cast. This video describes these different treatments.
This surgery repairs a broken heel bone. The heel bone is called the "calcaneus." A fracture can cause this bone to break into pieces and move out of position. The goal of this surgery is to fix the bone and help restore comfort and function when you walk.
Acute pain is pain that is short term, occurring most often after injury or surgery. Patients need to understand that managing their acute pain actually helps their healing, and they play an important role in helping their doctors develop a pain management plan that works best for them.
You've had surgery, and you're recovering at home. During this time, it's normal to have some pain. But your pain should never be unbearable. If you're following your care plan, you should be keeping it under control. Here are some tips for a comfortable recovery.
Learn the importance of receiving and understanding the instructions you should follow after you leave the hospital.
