The decision to amputate is made by the relevant specialist physician after assessing the person's general health status, risk factors and current medical condition. The preparation period carried out before surgery is called "pre-op rehabilitation." The main aim of this process is to prepare the person physically and psychologically for surgery and for the adjustment period that follows.
What Does Pre-Op Rehabilitation Aim For?
In the period before surgery, the person's general health and physical condition are assessed. This assessment can help in planning postoperative recovery and the possible process of prosthesis use. The interventions are carried out in line with the specialist physician's assessment and medical report.
What Is Generally Done in This Period?
- Approaches aimed at bringing pain under control are planned under the physician's guidance
- Edema and circulation are monitored
- Exercises aimed at preserving joint mobility and muscle strength in the intact limbs are arranged
- Psychological support may be offered to the person by a relevant mental health professional
- Realistic expectations about the postoperative period are assessed together
- The person's family and relatives may be informed about the process
The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach
In the rehabilitation process, a team approach in which the physician, physiotherapist and other health workers work together is important. Carrying out the preoperative period in a planned way may make it easier to adapt to postoperative rehabilitation and the possible process of prosthesis use.
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