Generally on the third day, the medicine called morphine will be reduced, and then stopped. AT this point, Tylenol with codeine will be given as needed. Face swelling, which is due to positioning during surgery, should dissipate in 24 to 48 hours after surgery. At home Because the nerve pathways that relay pain impulses to the brain are destroyed, the sensations of pressure and temperature can no longer be felt and your child will be at risk for injury to the affected area. The child may also experience uncomfortable feelings in limb areas which the cut nerve supplied.
Some children complain of tingling, itching, or funny sensations on the bottoms of their feet.
This can be alleviated by wearing shoes and socks and avoiding light touch while dressing or bathing. Lower extremity range of motion should be increased with the ability to assume a greater variety of developmental positions with improved alignment, creating greater stability. One year after surgery, you can expect an improvement in your child's ability to perform difficult transitional movements. This could be as a result of the surgery, maturation, and the intensive therapeutic intervention that will follow surgery.