• Your surgeon will have you return for a follow-up examination to be sure your ankle is healing properly. This is usually within 2 weeks of your surgery. This appointment may be set for you at the time of your preoperative visit.

• During the initial appointment, x-rays may be obtained.

• Following the initial appointment, you may need to be seen approximately 6 weeks postoperatively, then again at 12 weeks postoperatively.

• You may be asked if everything is going well at that point, then you may be asked to follow-up at 6 months and then on a yearly basis to obtain an x-ray and make sure all of the implant components are working properly.

 Always notify your physicians and dentists that you have an ankle replacement. You may need to take antibiotics before dental work, surgery, or other medical procedures.