How should rehabilitation be after joint prosthesis surgery?
Rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery plays an important role in helping the person return to daily activities independently as soon as possible. Joint movement exercises and stretching exercises after surgery are very important for early mobilization.
The goals of rehabilitation after joint prosthesis surgery are to reduce complications that may develop after surgery, minimize functional limitations caused by pain, muscle weakness, and muscle atrophy around the joint, and improve mobility and daily living activities. A good physical therapy and rehabilitation program after surgery is as important as the quality of the surgery itself. Successful rehabilitation increases the success of the surgery. Therefore, it is important to start the rehabilitation program early after surgery.
What is the rehabilitation process like after hip and knee prosthesis surgeries?
After hip and knee prosthesis surgery, weight bearing should be gradually increased and personalized exercise programs should be applied progressively. The rehabilitation process should be planned in four phases and continued without interruption. Rehabilitation programs include isometric exercises, isotonic exercises, progressive resistance exercises, walking exercises, stretching exercises, and using an ergometer bike.
What is the rehabilitation process like after shoulder prosthesis surgery?
Rehabilitation after shoulder prosthesis surgery should begin as early as possible, ideally on the day of surgery. Early active movement should be allowed, and the use of supportive devices such as shoulder slings should be limited. Before starting strengthening exercises, passive joint movements should be maximized. The goals of rehabilitation include reducing swelling, increasing joint movement, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, function, and performance.
How should late-stage rehabilitation be after joint prosthesis surgery?
Even years after joint prosthesis surgery, patients may experience decreases in muscle strength, flexibility, and walking difficulties. Therefore, long-term follow-up is necessary and exercise programs should continue. These patients should stay physically active to avoid cardiac problems and improve bone quality and prosthesis fixation. However, activity recommendations should be tailored individually.
What do we do in joint prosthesis rehabilitation at ROMMER?
When a patient who has undergone joint prosthesis surgery comes to our center, after a detailed examination by our specialist doctors, a personalized treatment plan is prepared. Treatment content varies depending on the patient, but hydrotherapy, manual therapy, various exercises, and ergometer bikes can be used during therapy.