The most frequent questions about postoperative rehabilitation for patients turning to Ortomedic after a joint prosthesis surgery.
Postoperative rehabilitation, following hip or knee prosthesis surgery, aims to:
- regain autonomy in daily life activities;
- restore joint mobility and muscle tone;
- prevent scar adhesions, edema and pain after the operation;
- reintegrate into one’s social context. Thanks to correctly conducted postoperative rehabilitation it is indeed possible to reduce the physical and functional recovery times and prevent and treat complications secondary to the surgery.
But what are we specifically talking about?
Below are some answers to the most frequently asked questions from patients turning to Dr. Vanni Strigelli to improve their situation and return to walking immediately, with rapid movement recovery and without pain.
When does rehabilitation start after the surgery?
Recovery times with the Rapid Recovery approach we use are much faster compared to traditional prosthetic surgery.
Patients can already get up within 5/6 hours after the surgery, so postoperative rehabilitation starts immediately and already after a few days they can walk and move.
In any case the team of staff, composed of orthopedic surgeon, anesthetist, nurse and physiotherapist, evaluates for each patient the specific case and follows it according to its needs.
The earlier the patient starts re-educating correct movements, the better the postoperative course and the results of rehabilitation will be.
How long does rehabilitation after surgery last?
The “new joint” is perfectly functional right away, but following surgery it is necessary to allow time for the tissues around the prosthesis to heal.
For this reason it is equally important to walk, undergo physiotherapy and also rest.
Rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement surgery lasts about 8 weeks with 15-20 outpatient postoperative sessions, although sometimes a lower number of meetings is sufficient for recovery.
How long does each rehabilitation session last?
The duration of each individual postoperative rehabilitation session is about an hour; the exact time depends on the individualized rehabilitation program set up.
Rehabilitation in a facility or at home?
There are several solutions to guide you through this rehabilitation process:
- in the healthcare facility where you had the surgery;
- you can turn to a physiotherapist;
- at home;
- rely on the MyMobility application, designed to accompany you in the pre and postoperative process and can be used alongside traditional physiotherapy.
If you choose to use MyMobility, you have the convenience of a specially designed exercise program administered via your phone or computer.
Dr. Vanni Strigelli leverages the collaboration with MyMobility to modernize recovery techniques for an increasingly connected doctor-patient relationship.
The application allows direct access to rehabilitation exercise videos and also serves as a reminder, reminding you to complete all assigned exercises.
Additionally, the doctor can communicate with you through the sending of text messages, videos or images to monitor progress, answer questions and assist you in the recovery process.
Why undergo rehabilitation?
Postoperative rehabilitation after hip or knee prosthesis surgery is fundamentally important because it allows you to:
- quickly regain autonomy in daily activities;
- restore mobility to the joint and muscle tone;
- return to your usual life with peace of mind.
For this reason avoid sedentary behavior both before and after the implantation of the prosthesis: the earlier you start re-educating correct movements, the better the postoperative course and the results of rehabilitation will be.
If you want more information about postoperative rehabilitation, you can contact us directly from this page.
