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HomeSummaryReview of the conditionConsidering surgeryPreparing for surgeryAbout the procedureRecovering from surgeryRehabilitationPhysical therapy Rehabilitation options Duration of rehabilitation Returning to ordinary daily activities Long-term patient limitations Conclusion

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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

Physical therapy

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

Rehabilitation options

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

Duration of rehabilitation

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

Returning 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.

Long-term patient limitations

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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