A Complete Guide to Recovery After Orthopedic Surgery

## Why Rehabilitation Is Just as Important as Surgery In orthopedic surgery, the technical success of the procedure accounts for only half of the treatment. The other half is a correctly timed, personalized rehabilitation program. ## Stages of Rehabilitation ### Early Phase (0–6 Weeks) - Edema and pain management - Passive range-of-motion exercises - Safe mobilization with crutches or a walker ### Mid Phase (6–12 Weeks) - Muscle strengthening exercises begin - Regaining walking balance - Gradual return to daily activities ### Late Phase (3–6 Months) - Return to sport and intensive physical activity - Proprioceptive (balance) exercises - Vocational rehabilitation ## Rehabilitation at Biruni Orthopedics Center Our physical therapy unit is housed in the same building as the operating theaters, meaning patients can start their rehabilitation program the day after surgery. A "remote follow-up" protocol is also available for international patients.