This chapter provides detail description of general surgical considerations in foot and ankle patients. Chapter has 24 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Detailed history in foot and ankle patient, physical exam in foot and ankle patient, imaging in foot and ankle patient, special preoperative circumstances in foot and ankle patient, common surgical techniques in foot and ankle patients, postoperative care in foot and ankle patient are described in detail. 1 table is included to highlight standard CT scan protocol. One flow chart is added to depict patient positioning for various foot and ankle procedures. 26 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.