Medication before surgery Some medications that a patient takes on a regular basis must be discontinued before a planned surgery and may need to be replaced with other medications. Some can be taken until shortly before surgery, while others must be discontinued weeks beforehand. These include anticoagulants and certain medications for diabetics. If you take … Medication Withdrawal – Operation
Examples of diseases that fall within the scope of pediatric surgery are Malformations of the skeletal system (e.g. supernumerary fingers or toes, clubfoot, funnel chest) and in the head area (e.g. cleft lip and palate); Bone fractures and dislocations (e.g. of the kneecap); Burns and chemical burns; Head and spinal injuries; Disorders and malformations of … Pediatric Surgery
The general surgeon is, in a sense, the “all-rounder” among surgeons: his field of work includes diseases, injuries and malformations in the area of the musculoskeletal system, the vessels, the thoracic cavity and the internal organs. These include, for example: Hemorrhoids Inguinal hernia Varicose veins Goiter (Struma) The general surgeon is responsible for both basic … General Surgery
Water gymnastics (aquafitness) includes gymnastic exercises and is practiced in normal swimming pools and also in non-swimmer pools. It is suitable for children, adults and seniors. Even obese people can benefit from aqua gymnastics because fat burning is stimulated. The buoyancy of the water makes it possible to do endurance and strength exercises with less … Water gymnastics
Summary Water gymnastics makes it possible to reduce stress on joints, discs, bones and other structures involved. This is crucial, since certain diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatism, ankylosing spondylitis, intervertebral disc lesions, knee TEPs, hip TEPs, muscle atrophies and many more may not allow normal training on land. In addition, the water buoyancy and water … Summary | Water gymnastics
“Hammer” From the long seat, press the back of your knee into the pad so that the heel (clenched toes) slightly lifts off the floor. The thigh remains on the floor. The movement comes only from the knee joint not from the hip! If the knee joint does not provide sufficient extension, the exercise can … 2 exercise
“Sitting knee extension” You sit on the floor and adjust your knees. A lower leg is stretched without the knee sagging. Both knees remain at the same level during the exercise. To strengthen the medial parts, the foot is stretched with the inner edge upwards. Do the whole thing 15 times in 3 sets per … 5 exercise
In the case of a total endoprosthesis, popularly known as an artificial knee, good pre- and post-operative care is essential for a smooth and rapid rehabilitation process without complications. Mobility, coordination and strength training play a central role in this. A team of doctors and therapists will accompany and professionally guide the patient before, during … Exercises with a knee TEP
Exercises with the Theraband 1) Strengthening For this exercise the Theraband is attached at hip level (for example to a door handle). Stand beside the door and attach the other end of the Theraband to the outer foot. Stand straight and upright, legs shoulder width apart. Now move the outer leg sideways, up against the … Exercises with the Theraband | Exercises with a knee TEP
Complications after surgery Complications after a knee TEP are mostly manifested by pain or a delayed rehabilitation process. An operation is always a major intervention and the causes that led to the necessity of a TEP, as well as a poor general condition of the knee joint are risk factors for subsequent complications. Among the … Complications after surgery | Exercises with a knee TEP
Summary In summary, stretching, strengthening, mobilization, stability and coordination exercises are an essential and major component of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty. They not only ensure that the patient gets back on his or her feet as quickly as possible after the operation, but also provide a good foundation in preparation for the operation and … Summary | Exercises with a knee TEP
Mobilization in the open chain: Sit on a chair and place the affected leg on a rolling object (Pezzi ball, bottle, bucket). Pull your heel towards your buttocks and then stretch the knee joint completely again. Repeat this movement 20 times with 3 passes. Continue with the next exercise.
