post-surgical recovery
After-operation recuperation phase
Post-surgical recovery is the period following a surgical procedure during which the body heals and returns to normal function.
The term encompasses everything from immediate post-operative care in a hospital to weeks or months of rehabilitation at home: Her post-surgical recovery took longer than expected.
Recovery protocols vary widely depending on the procedure's invasiveness.
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- mobility aidsEquipment supporting independent movement
drain tubes · stitch removal · occupational therapy · peer support groups · infection prevention · counseling · bed rest · blood tests · guided meditation · smoking cessation · strength training · hydrotherapy · back on your feet · sleep hygiene · ice packs · stretching routines · hospital gown · home health care