Tissue or Bone Excision

If your surgery is minor, you may not need to see the rehabilitation team. If you feel like you do need help with movement or everyday life, speak to your doctors in the ward looking after you. They can contact the rehabilitation team.  

What is an excision?  

An excision is the removal of a small lump or growth.

• Soft tissue excision – the removal of a piece of tissue under the skin. 
• Bone excision – the removal of a piece of bone. 

In some cases, sarcoma may be removed with an excision.

Physiotherapy and occupational therapy after a tissue or bone excision 

After your surgery, you’ll see a physiotherapist. This is usually the day of surgery, or the day after. They will teach you exercises to help you with moving your affected area.  

If you have had surgery on your leg, your physiotherapist will tell you when you can start walking again, or if you need crutches or another walking aid first. They can also teach you how to climb stairs correctly.  

If you have had surgery on your arm, your physiotherapist or OT will tell you if you need a sling and how to manage this. You may need them to teach you how to wash and dress with the sling.   

You may have some restrictions after surgery. Your physiotherapist or occupational therapist will talk to you about these. Sometimes scarring from radiotherapy and the surgery can cause movement restrictions. Speak to your physiotherapist if this is the case.  

Your physiotherapist will give you exercises to do at home after discharge. It is very important that you do these regularly to make sure you get the best possible outcome from your new joint. You will also be referred to ongoing physiotherapy as an outpatient as close as possible to where you live.