Understanding Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in the Indian Context
India witnesses rising joint replacements, minimally invasive spine surgeries, and complex abdominal procedures. In Hyderabad, corporate hospitals discharge patients earlier, making structured rehabilitation critical to prevent readmission, stiffness, or respiratory issues.
Ajuda Hospitals bridges the transition from OT to home with ERAS aligned protocols. We address language, dietary preferences, and family dynamics unique to Telangana households so adherence stays high even after patients return to Manikonda, LB Nagar, or Medchal.
Our integrated team works closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and pain physicians to tailor plans that respect precautions while accelerating safe function.
When to Consult Our Post-Surgical Specialists
⚠️ Seek Immediate Care If You Notice:
- ✓ Excessive wound drainage, redness, or fever
- ✓ Sudden calf pain, swelling, or shortness of breath
- ✓ Uncontrolled pain not relieved by medication
- ✓ Loss of movement, numbness, or new weakness
Plan your rehab consult even before surgery so home modifications, caregivers, and insurance approvals are ready. If progress slows or pain limits exercise, escalation within the first week prevents complications and protects implants.
Our Diagnostic Approach
Surgery and Risk Review
We gather operative notes, implant details, and lab trends, consulting surgeons from Banjara Hills to Secunderabad to align precautions and red flags.
Functional Baseline Mapping
Therapists record range, strength, balance, and ADLs using tools like WOMAC, Oswestry, and 6 Minute Walk Test. Baseline photos and videos help track progress.
Pain and Complication Screening
Daily VAS scores, wound checks, DVT screening, and pulmonary assessments detect issues early. Any flag is escalated to the surgical team via EMR alerts.
Goal and Timeline Setting
We co-create weekly milestones covering stair climbing, office readiness, or devotional routines. Family members receive checklists so support stays consistent.
Treatment Pathways
Our programs follow ERAS and NABH protocols tailored to each surgical specialty:
- Prehabilitation primes muscles, lungs, and mindset while aligning nutrition and home setup.
- Early mobilisation brings patients to the edge of bed, standing, and walking within 24 hours to reduce clots and lung infections.
- Pain and swelling control pairs cryotherapy, TENS, and manual techniques with anaesthetist guided medication titration.
- Strength and functional drills utilise progressive resistance, balance boards, and proprioceptive training relevant to joint or spine surgery.
- Respiratory conditioning ensures optimal oxygenation, preventing atelectasis and improving endurance for cardiac demand.
- Tele rehab and return to work coaching keeps momentum with digital reminders, ergonomic consults, and sport specific plans.
What to Expect: Your Care Journey
Day 0: education and breathing drills start in recovery. Day 1: standing, walking, and stair practice begin. Day 3: patients rehearse home routines and receive wound care education. Week 2: swelling reduces, range improves, and independence in bathing and dressing increases.
Weeks 4 to 6 focus on strength, proprioception, and return to work conditioning. For those in IT hubs like HITEC City, we address workstation ergonomics and commute planning. Athletes receive graded sport re-entry plans, while homemakers practice floor sitting or devotional routines as culturally relevant tasks.
By Months 3 to 6 we validate readiness for high demand activities with strength testing, gait analysis, and surgeon feedback before clearing advanced sports or travel.
Technology & Innovation
Ajuda's ERAS dashboard integrates EMR data, wearable step counts, and pain scores. Alerts notify therapists when milestones lag, while surgeons review graphs before follow ups. Portable ultrasound and laser devices accelerate wound healing, and isokinetic testing ensures objective strength benchmarks before discharge.
Preventing Complications
- DVT prophylaxis and early walking protocols cut clot risk even in high BMI patients.
- Respiratory drills and incentive spirometers limit lung collapse and pneumonia.
- Strict wound monitoring, glycemic control, and nutrition plans reduce infection odds, especially in diabetic or elderly patients.
Why Ajuda for Post-Surgical Rehab?
🧭 ERAS Expertise
Therapists trained on joint, spine, and abdominal ERAS pathways deliver consistent, measurable outcomes.
📱 Connected Follow Up
WhatsApp video reviews, home safety checklists, and integration with Ajuda's care coordination platform.
💳 Cashless Support
Dedicated insurance desk handles TPA, Aarogyasri, and corporate approvals, easing financial stress.
Take the First Step
Contact Ajuda Hospitals before or immediately after surgery to secure a personalised rehab schedule, align cashless documentation, and accelerate your return to pain free, confident movement.