A successful intervention does not stop in the operating room
Too often overlooked, post-operative follow-up is what transforms a successful operation into a true return to active life. The quality of recovery depends as much on post-operative support as on the surgery itself.
Dr. Coulin pays particular attention to this phase, which he considers a pillar of the care pathway.
Why is post-operative follow-up essential?
Post-operative monitoring has several objectives: to restore mobility, strengthen the muscles, regain joint balance, while preventing complications such as infection, hematomas, phlebitis or stiffness.
A successful but poorly attended operation can lead to persistent pain, incomplete recovery and in some cases avoidable sequelae.
Targeted, tailor-made rehabilitation
Examples according to the type of intervention :
- Prosthesis : work of walking, posture, flexibility.
- Meniscal or ligamentary suture : protection first, reinforcement then.
- Osteotomy : refocusing of the axis, balance.
- Cartilage : very supervised progression, fine-tuned management of pain and load.
The protocol is adapted to the patient, their activity level and their objectives (return to sport, work, daily life).
The right rhythm and the right benchmarks
Good post-operative monitoring also allows you to avoid going too fast or remaining stuck for too long.
Through regular consultations, Dr. Coulin :
- Adjusts the treatment according to progress.
- Decides the right time to change phase.
- Anticipate potential slowdowns.
Patient support is active, caring and demanding, at each stage of recovery.
A comprehensive, human and secure approach
It's not just about fixing a knee or a hip, but about repairing function, confidence and a rhythm of life.
Post-operative follow-up is not just about monitoring a scar : it is a comprehensive recovery strategy, developed in close collaboration with the patient, to reconstruct much more than a joint.
Do you experience persistent joint pain, whether at rest or during exercise ?
Dr Coulin welcomes you to Geneva to establish a clear diagnosis, analyze your imaging tests and guide you towards the most appropriate treatment, whether medical, regenerative or surgical.
