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What Causes Painful Foot While Walking With Socks After Surgery?

I m a 54 years I had surgery a week ago an I was there for 4 days , right after surgery they put these stockings/ socks on my feet an I felt like they were really bothering me. An now it is very painful to walk as my right foot hurts to the point I need a cane to walk
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hi,

thank you for providing the brief history of you.

As you mentioned the history you did not mention what surgery you have undergone. Also, to understand here is, the stockings are provided to avoid swelling of the lower limbs, i.e. legs. As due to lack of mobility post surgery with the age of 54 possibly hypertension, needs stockings to allow the proper venous return. Also, due to the lack of mobility which may lead to swelling may also, lead to Deep Vein thrombosis, so the stockings are just provided on a precautive.

If you feel you can walk better and every hour, than you can discuss with your surgeon about not using the stockings. Also , based on the location where you have undergone the surgery will be important to understand here.

You can take physical therapy for the foot and your pain will be reduced.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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What Causes Painful Foot While Walking With Socks After Surgery?

hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you mentioned the history you did not mention what surgery you have undergone. Also, to understand here is, the stockings are provided to avoid swelling of the lower limbs, i.e. legs. As due to lack of mobility post surgery with the age of 54 possibly hypertension, needs stockings to allow the proper venous return. Also, due to the lack of mobility which may lead to swelling may also, lead to Deep Vein thrombosis, so the stockings are just provided on a precautive. If you feel you can walk better and every hour, than you can discuss with your surgeon about not using the stockings. Also , based on the location where you have undergone the surgery will be important to understand here. You can take physical therapy for the foot and your pain will be reduced. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel