Patient Instructions

• Cast Care Instructions
  Have a cast? Learn how to care for it.
• Chondroitin and Glucosamine Sulfate
  Are you thinking about taking chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate for your arthritis? Make sure you read this information first.
• Corticosteroid Injection
  Have you gotten or thinking of getting a corticosteroid injection? Read this information.
• Crutch and Cane Instructions
  Important information regarding your crutches or cane.
• Instructions for the Care of the Diabetic Foot
  Read this information if you suffer from Diabetes.
• Metatarsal Pads/HAPADS Instructions
  Wearing metatarsal pads? Here are instructions on what to expect.
• Smoking Cessation/Quit Smoking
  This document explains the best ways for you to quit smoking and new treatments to help.
• Surgery Instructions: Ankle Arthroscopy
  Just had an ankle arthroscopy? Download Dr. Parekh’s post-operative instructions to learn what to expect and do.
• Surgery Instructions: Forefoot Surgery
  Just had surgery on your toes? Download Dr. Parekh’s post-operative instructions to learn what to expect and do.
• Surgery Instructions: Hindfoot & Ankle Surgery
  Just had surgery on the middle or back of your foot or your ankle? Download Dr. Parekh’s post-operative instructions to learn what to expect and do.
• Surgery Instructions: Outpatient Surgery
  Having outpatient surgery? Don’t forget this important information.

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