A Patient's Guide to Safe Orthopedic Surgery

Being operated on is not easy for anyone though all you have to do is lie on the OT table in an unconscious situation. Even after successful surgery, one has to face several post-surgical complications that are mild in most cases.

Now, if we talk about orthopedic surgery, then it is a bit different from other procedures. Here, orthopedic implant & instruments are used, and they are chosen depending on the type, location, and severity of the condition. Though the Orthopedic Implant & Instruments technology and surgical procedures have improved a lot, the patient must also follow something to ensure a safe and successful surgery. In this post, we are going to talk about some tips that a patient must consider before surgery.

Tips for Safe Surgery

Know the Procedure

Once it’s been confirmed that surgery is a must and you’ve consulted the best surgeon for that, the first thing here is to know the procedure. Take an appointment with the doctor to know about the surgery that is going to be performed. Along with this, do ask about the risks and complications associated with the surgery. This will help you prepare early for the surgery.

Let Your Doctor Know About the Medicines You Are Taking

Now, this is something most important. When it is confirmed that you need surgery and the dates are there, don’t forget to tell the doctor about all the medicines and health supplements that you are taking. This is because the doctor might stop some of these as they could interfere with the procedure. If you don’t tell your doctor about ongoing medication, this could be fatal. So, don’t forget to do that.

Be on a Healthy Diet

The food you eat is most important before surgery. Here, it is advised to avoid junk food and fill your plate with nutritious items. The food you eat before surgery must be rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Having such a diet will help you with improved recovery while minimizing the risk of post-surgical complications.

Exercise Regularly

If your muscles are strong and flexible, it will be great for you during the recovery phase. This helps ensure fast and better recovery. So, making it a habit to exercise regularly will be a smart move as with this, you’ll be able to return to performing daily activities sooner.

Here, you can seek an expert’s help to identify which exercises you should do depending upon the surgery being performed.

Avoid Smoking

This is also an important thing one should care about before surgery, and that is to quit smoking. Consumption of tobacco in any form is associated with blood flow pattern changes and that could delay your recovery. Besides this, studies have also confirmed that smoking reduces the oxygen supply to the injury site or the surgical wound, and this could delay the recovery process.

Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd. is an experienced orthopedic device manufacturer in India with over 30 years in the industry. The company serves hundreds of global clients and it keeps making efforts to increase these numbers. To expand its international market reach, Siora is also looking to be counted among the top orthopedic medical device companies in Namibia.