Weight-Loss Injections and Foot & Ankle Surgery: What You Need to Know in 2026

Many people now take a weight-loss or diabetes injection such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, and two questions come up in clinic: will it help my foot, and do I need to stop it before my operation? The first studies looking at the foot and ankle, published in 2025 and 2026, are largely reassuring – healing after fusion and broken-ankle surgery does not appear to be slowed, and people living with obesity on these medicines were less likely to need an ankle replacement. The evidence is still early, not every finding is positive, and advice on the anaesthetic now varies between hospitals. This guide explains what the research shows, what it does not, and what to check before surgery. Read the full guide: Weight-Loss Injections and Foot & Ankle Surgery: What You Need to Know in 2026

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