Distal Femoral Replacement
As surgery for sarcoma is individual for each patient, rehabilitation will be tailored to each patient accordingly. The information given in this section is a general guide and individual cases should be discussed with your rehabilitation team. Further rehabilitation information appropriate to your hospital can be found by clicking the link at the end of this section.
After a distal femoral replacement (DFR) you will be seen by a physiotherapist. This is usually the day after surgery. They will teach you the appropriate exercises to do and start you walking with either crutches or another walking aid and also tell you about your rehabilitation plan. It is very important you do the exercises to make sure you get the best possible function from your new joint. It is also important that you don’t sit with anything (e.g. a pillow) tucked under your knee as this encourages it to stay bent which will stop you from walking properly and also prevents your muscles from working correctly. If you require to climb stairs at home you will also be taught how to do these correctly.
You will have some restrictions after surgery and may be required to wear a brace. Please click on the link to your individual hospital at the end of this section to see what restrictions you may have after surgery.
You will be given exercises to do at home after discharge and it is extremely important that you do these regularly to make sure you get the best possible outcome from your surgery. You will also be referred for ongoing physiotherapy as an outpatient at a location that is most convenient for you.
It is not always necessary for you to be seen by any other members of the rehabilitation team. However if you feel that assessment by any of the other team members may be beneficial to you, please speak to either your physiotherapist, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or medical team who will be able to refer you.
You may be able to obtain more specific information about rehabilitation after DFR from the hospital where you are having/have had surgery by clicking on the appropriate link below.
Total Femora Replacement
As surgery for sarcoma is individual for each patient, rehabilitation will be tailored to each patient accordingly. The information given in this section is a general guide and individual cases should be discussed with your rehabilitation team. Further rehabilitation information appropriate to your hospital can be found by clicking the link at the end of this section.
After a total femoral replacement (TFR) you will be seen by different members of the rehabilitation team to ensure all your needs are met. Your rehabilitation will usually start the day after surgery. The physiotherapist will see you and teach you the appropriate exercises to do and also tell you about your rehabilitation plan. They will inform you when you can start walking with either crutches or another walking aid. It is very important you do the exercises to make sure you get the best possible function from your new joint. If you require to climb stairs at home you will also be taught how to do these correctly.
You will have some restrictions after surgery and may be required to wear a brace. If you do require a brace you will be seen by the orthotist who will measure and fit it for you. Please click on the link to your individual hospital at the end of this section to see what restrictions you may have after surgery.
You will also be seen by an occupational therapist whilst in hospital who will discuss how you will manage your activities of daily living after discharge. They will suggest any methods that will enable you to continue with as many of your normal daily living activities as possible and will assess you for any equipment that you may require. They may also refer you to your local social services for further assessment.
You will be given exercises to do at home after your discharge and it is extremely important that you do these regularly to make sure you get the best possible outcome after your surgery. You will also be referred for ongoing physiotherapy as an outpatient at a location that is most convenient for you.
If you feel that assessment by any of the other team members may be beneficial to you, please speak to your physiotherapist, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or medical team who will be able to refer you.
You may be able to obtain more specific information about rehabilitation after TFR from the hospital where you are having/have had surgery by clicking on the appropriate link below.
Proximal Tibial Replacement
As surgery for sarcoma is individual for each patient, rehabilitation will be tailored to each patient accordingly. The information given in this section is a general guide and individual cases should be discussed with your rehabilitation team. Further rehabilitation information appropriate to your hospital can be found by clicking the link at the end of this section.
After a proximal tibial replacement (PTR) you will be seen by a physiotherapist. This is usually the day after surgery. They will teach you the appropriate exercises to do and start you walking with either crutches or another walking aid and also tell you about your rehabilitation plan. It is very important you do the exercises to make sure you get the best possible function from your new joint. It is also important that you don’t sit with anything (e.g. a pillow) tucked under your knee as this encourages it to stay bent which will stop you from walking properly and also prevents your muscles from working correctly. If you require to climb stairs at home you will also be taught how to do these correctly
You will have some restrictions after surgery and may be required to wear a brace. Please click on the link to your individual hospital at the end of this section to see what restrictions you may have after surgery.
You will be given exercises to do at home after your discharge and it is extremely important that you do these regularly to make sure you get the best possible outcome after your surgery. You will also be referred for ongoing physiotherapy as an outpatient at a location that is most convenient for you.
It is not always necessary for you to be seen by any other members of the rehabilitation team. However if you feel that assessment by any of the other team members may be beneficial to you, please speak to either your physiotherapist, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or medical team who will be able to refer you.
Proximal Femoral Replacement
As surgery for sarcoma is individual for each patient, rehabilitation will be tailored to each patient accordingly. The information given in this section is a general guide and individual cases should be discussed with your rehabilitation team. Further rehabilitation information appropriate to your hospital can be found by clicking the link at the end of this section.
After a proximal femoral replacement (PFR) you will be seen by different members of the rehabilitation team to ensure all your needs are met. Your rehabilitation will usually start the day after surgery. The physiotherapist will see you and teach you the appropriate exercises to do and also tell you about your rehabilitation plan. They will inform you when you can start walking with either crutches or another walking aid. It is very important you do the exercises to make sure you get the best possible function from your new joint. If you require to climb stairs at home you will also be taught how to do these correctly.
You will have some restrictions after surgery and may be required to wear a brace. If you do require a brace you will be seen by the orthotist who will measure and fit it for you. Please click on the link to your individual hospital at the end of this section to see what restrictions you may have after surgery.
You will also be seen by an occupational therapist whilst in hospital who will discuss how you will manage your activities of daily living after discharge. They will suggest any methods that will enable you to continue with as many of your normal daily living activities as possible and will assess you for any equipment that you may require. They may also refer you to your local social services for further assessment.
You will be given exercises to do at home after your discharge and it is extremely important that you do these regularly to make sure you get the best possible outcome after your surgery. You will also be referred for ongoing physiotherapy as an outpatient at a location that is most convenient for you.
If you feel that assessment by any of the other team members may be beneficial to you, please speak to either your physiotherapist, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or medical team who will be able to refer you.
You may be able to obtain more specific information about rehabilitation after PFR from the hospital where you are having/have had surgery by clicking on the appropriate link below.
Links
- North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service/ Newcastle Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS)/ Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Oswestry/Manchester Royal Infirmary/The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Manchester
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Birmingham
- OXSARC - The Oxford Sarcoma Service/ Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
- The London Sarcoma Service/ Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust/University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Scottish Sarcoma Network
- Northern Ireland
- South Wales
