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.