Infections can cause serious complications and set back the recovery process. Physiotherapy begins very soon after surgery. The therapist will teach you exercises to help increase your strength and keep good movement in your joint. You will have a set of exercises to do each day at home. The exercises must become part of your daily routine.
Most people begin standing two days after surgery with help from the physiotherapist.
Gradually, you will learn how to walk or move your arm in the apparatus. The nurse will teach you how to do this before you leave the hospital. It is important to be consistent about the times of the lengthening. If you allow too much or two little time between the turns, new bone does not form properly. If you are unable to do this on your own, your parent must come to the school to help you.