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Pelvic Fracture Surgery.

Edited By: M.L. Chip Routt, Jr., M.D.
Last updated Wednesday, January 12, 2005

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Rehabilitation

What types of physical therapy do patients require after pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture?

Six weeks after the operation, therapy includes weight bearing, strengthening, and stretching activities. Aquatic programs are helpful for some people.

What options exist for rehabilitation after pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture?

Various rehabilitation plans are prescribed according to the patient's injuries, operation, and condition.

How long will rehabilitation after pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture need to be continued?

The therapy is continued until the patient is comfortable performing the exercises at home without the supervision of a physical therapist.

How long after pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture will patients be able to return to ordinary daily activities?

Some patients can return to work very rapidly, even as soon as two weeks after the operation. This is unusual, however, since most people do not return to their normal activities until 6 to 12 weeks after the surgery.

After full recovery and rehabilitation from pelvic fracture surgery for pelvic fracture, what are the limitations on the patient?

The only limitations are according to the patient's comfort and condition. High impact activities are discouraged.

Surgery for pelvic fracture at the University of Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 (outside the Seattle area: 800-440-3280) to make an appointment.

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