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Au bout de combien de temps serai-je capable de marcher à nouveau ?

La reprise du plein appui après une ostéotomie se fait généralement 1 mois après l’intervention.

Si je n’ai plus de douleur, ai-je le droit de diminuer ou supprimer un des traitements ?

Suivez les recommandations prescrites sur l’ordonnance qui vous a été remise. En cas de doute, veuillez contacter votre médecin traitant.

Puis-je prendre mon traitement habituel associé aux anti- douleurs prescrits ?

Oui, sous réserve d’avoir indiqué l’intégralité de votre traitement habituel au cours de la consultation d’anesthésie. Il ne faut pas associer d’autres anti-douleurs.

Quel suivi est mis en place après mon intervention ?

A la sortie d’hospitalisation, vous aurez la date du rendez-vous de consultation post opératoire (J+30 environ). Vous êtes de plus en contact permanent avec votre chirurgien via le site Orthense.

Traditional surgery (at least one night in hospital)
Ambulatory surgery (one day in hospital)
step 01
Anesthesia consultation

Anesthesia is a set of techniques that allows a surgical procedure to be performed by suppressing or attenuating the pain during and after the intervention.
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Once your surgery is scheduled, an appointment for an anesthesia consultation will be made. If you do not have any particular medical history, this can be done remotely during a teleconsultation.
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During this pre-anesthetic consultation, your condition will be evaluated, and any additional examinations or specialized consultations will be requested, as these are necessary to fully assess the risk of undergoing surgery.

step 02
Radiographic assessment

We perform all radiographic assessment as prescribed by your doctor.

EOS radiography is used to study lower limb deformities (especially hip and knee joints), thus providing detailed information about your condition.

If you are undergoing knee replacement surgery, this information is used during preoperative planning to ensure the best possible outcomes.

step 03
Hospitalization before surgery

You will be welcomed on the day of the surgery at the Pierre-Paul Riquet Hospital admissions office.

You will then be escorted to your room in the orthopedic surgery department. A nurse will collect your treatments, X-rays, and documents to be signed.

Before going to the operating room, you will be asked to take a shower with antiseptic soap and to wear a blue patient gown provided by the hospital.

step 04
Hospital discharge

After your operation and if there were no complications, the doctor will set a date for your discharge from the hospital, and the secretary will prepare all the necessary paperwork for discharge.
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Before leaving the hospital, take the time to check everything and, if necessary, ask the doctor any questions. You will receive a "discharge voucher" that you must send to your health insurance and your employer to claim your benefits.
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The doctor may prescribe a new work stoppage for the time they consider necessary for your recovery.

The day before

You must follow these hygiene rules.
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Hair removal in the area to be operated on should be done exclusively with clippers, as requested by the surgeon.

If you do not have clippers, the hair will be removed at the hospital.

Avoid using a razor.
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‍Remove all jewelry (earrings, wedding rings...), piercings that you leave at home; remove varnish (hands and feet) and makeup.

In the evening, you must:
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• Take a shower with liquid soap and shampoo. Use a washcloth and clean terry towels;
• Put on clean pajamas and sleep on clean sheets.
• Brush your teeth thoroughly.

The day of the intervention

In the morning, at home.Following the rules of hygiene, take a shower and use shampoo;
Remove all jewelry (earrings, wedding rings, etc.) and piercings and leave them at home; remove nail polish (hands and feet) and makeup.
Thoroughly brush your teeth.
Dress in loose, comfortable clothing and shoes without heels.
You must remain fasted (do not drink, eat, or smoke electronic cigarettes, no chewing gum, or candy) according to the anesthesiologist's recommendations.

Bring:
- your usual medications (prescription, OTC)
- the treatment that may have been prescribed during the anaesthesia consultation
- your social security card or health insurance card
- a piece of identification
- any medical equipment prescribed: splint, crutches...
- imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scan of the operated limb)
- any document given during the surgical or anaesthesia consultation

Do not bring valuables or money; the hospital is not responsible for them.
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You are responsible for all your belongings and objects kept in your room.

The presence of a companion is mandatory upon your return home but is not required in the hospital during your stay.
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For admission formalities, please go directly to the reception of the ambulatory unit (Hall A, 1st floor.)

‍Before going to the operating room, the nurse will check that your hygiene and preparation are complete.
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Remove glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and dentures.
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Report any skin lesions to the health care team.

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Course of your stay

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