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After Surgery
After surgery, patients can usually begin exercises to regain range-of-motion and flexibility, and are given a prescription for physical, occupational or rehabilitative therapy provided through outpatient, home health, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation facility visits. If any stitches or staples were used during the procedure, they can normally be removed in a few weeks.
Safety Modifications
Making safety modifications to your home can help you during your recovery. Depending on each person's physical circumstances, patients and their families may want to consider making modifications to the home environment, such as:
- Proper handrails along all stairs
- Safety handrails in the shower or bath
- Shower bench or chair
- Raised toilet seat
- Reaching stick to grab objects
- Removing loose carpets and electrical cords
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