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Postoperative Treatment: What we do and what you can do for yourself

The first day after surgery you will start your physiotherapy under guidance of our staff. You will get up for the first time and take your first steps with the help of crutches, which you will use for about four to six weeks. Further physiotherapy will follow to strengthen your muscles and ability to walk. The right amount of therapy is very important, to give the new joint time to adapt to its surroundings and form a strong bond with the bone.

Recuperation clinik The time in our hospital is usually followed by a period in a recuperation clinic. We will discuss this with you and your insurance company and make the necessary arrangements with the respective clinic, because the right post-operative treatment is as important as the operation itself. Several clinics are available. We will probably recommend the Dr. Beger Clinic in Garmisch-Partenkirchen to you, since therapy there is conducted strictly in line with our views and we can visit you there twice a week. Physiotherapy After you have been discharged by the rehabilitation clinic you may need additional physiotherapy. It is a good idea to ask your family doctor or orthopaedic consultant before your operation which physiotherapist might be suitable for you. Visit the relevant practice to familiarize yourself with the premises. When choosing a physiotherapist be sure to ask whether he or she has specific experience of working with patients with joint replacement patients.

Regular check-ups: About three months after replacement surgery you should return to our clinic for your first out-patient check-up appointment. Further check-ups are advisable after a year and then at two-year intervals. Regular check-ups by your surgeon ensure that your joint replacement remains trouble free for as long as possible. He can see possible changes at an early stage and treat them if necessary, sometimes even before you notice any symptoms. Sport: yes, but be sensible After three or four months you will be able to enjoy life again - at home, at work, or taking part in sports. Care should be taken to choose sporting activities that are gentle on the joints. These include swimming, cycling, walking or hiking, and cross-country skiing. Other suitable sports include golf, alpine skiing and (with restrictions) tennis. Unsuitable sports include Squash, martial arts and team sports like football, basketball or volleyball. In general, only sports you have mastered before your operation should be taken up again afterwards.