Post-orthopaedic Surgery Recovery
To achieve good results, post-surgery care can be as important as the surgery itself. In addition, post-surgery recovery can be a major concern for those who are going to undergo a procedure. The main doubts include pain, the time that it takes to get back to daily activities and to physical and sports activity. Below are the answers to some of those and other questions about post-orthopaedic surgery recovery.
What are the main tips for a good recovery from orthopaedic surgery?
- Information: make sure you have all the information you need from your physician; ask any questions you have about your injury, your procedure and your post-operative period. You should be confident of all the specific details for your recovery.
Preparation: recovery starts before surgery.
- Make preparations at your home for the post-operative period.
- Plan your work, school and family life.
- Arrange a support network with family and friends.
- Physiotherapy: everything must be arranged to start sessions in a timely manner. Ideally, physiotherapy should start before the surgery.
- Discipline: once you’re informed and prepared, it is important that you follow all instructions. This is not always easy, especially for procedures that require major restrictions or a long recovery time. If you are having any difficulty following the guidelines, let your physician know so they can help you.
- Partnership: the post-operative process is a partnership between the patient, the medical team and the physiotherapy team. Be sure to contact them if you have any doubts.
Post-orthopaedic surgery recovery should not begin without an initial medical assessment. Com Corpus has a large clinical team at its physiotherapy clinic in Lisbon to ensure proper communication between the physician and the physiotherapist who will treat you. You will need to make a physical and rehabilitation medicine or sports medicine appointment with one of our physiatrists for physiotherapy sessions at Com Corpus.
If you need help in post-orthopaedic surgery recovery, contact our physiotherapy clinics in Lisbon.
