Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to all your frequently asked questions regarding Physiotherapy and answers by Healyos Eperts
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How are staples removed?
It is similar to stitch removal. A special instrument is used to straighten the staple and it is taken out. You may feel slight pressure and pulling.
When should sutures be removed?
After your surgery, you will be informed when the date of removal is. In general, stitches on the face and neck remain for a week, those on the arms and abdomen for up to two weeks and those on the legs for up to three weeks.
What are the prerequisites of stitch removal?
On the day of stitch removal, any kind of exercises should be avoided. The patient should be in comfortable clothing and should have had a meal sometime before the procedure.
Do you need a suture removal kit?
The assigned doctor will get his or her personal suture removal kit. The other requirements will be conveyed beforehand, if any.
How long does it take to remove a suture?
The time depends on the length of the incision and the over all health of the suture and the surrounding skin.
How to take care of a scar after surgical removal?
The wound should be kept dry or clean, should not be soaked or immersed in water. The original bandage should be kept on it at least for 24 hours. The other post-stitch removal care steps will be explained by the visiting doctor depending on the condition and general health of the patient. Any kind of exercise should be avoided on the day of the procedure performed.
Why should I have my sutures removed at home?
No traveling, so less exposure to infection.
Less anxiety, as you are in a comfortable environment.
No hassle of travel, especially if are on weight bearing restrictions or using assistive devices to walk.
You can relax and rest immediately afterwards
How can physiotherapy be useful for back pain?
Physiotherapy plays an important role in back pain treatment. A Physiotherapist assesses, determines the cause of back pain and accordingly a treatment protocol is devised. Physiotherapy helps in the treatment of back pain in the following ways:
- Pain Reduction mainly by using electrotherapy modalities like IFT, Ultrasound, TENS etc. and may be use of some manual mobilization techniques.
- Improve Flexibility of the spine by stretching the muscles and the fascia associated with the back.
- Improving strength and stability by core strengthening and strengthening the back muscles
- Postural Correction and Ergonomic Advice to avoid further stress on the tissues and to prevent reoccurrence.
What are Symptoms of Lower Back Pain?
When you first start to develop postural back pain, it manifests itself as a low-grade ache normally combined with stiffness in your lower back. Symptoms tend to be relieved with light exercise or by avoiding long periods of sitting, for example at weekends. But if symptoms are ignored, the pain will become constant, just to varying degrees. The level of stiffness may also increase.
Occasionally symptoms may be related to conditions other than poor posture, for example, prolapsed disc, fracture, facet joint impingement or nerve root compression. You may experience any of the following symptoms:
- Pins and needles or numbness in the buttocks, lower limbs or feet
- Pain going down the back or front of your leg
- More severe back pain, especially when bending forward
- Excessive levels of stiffness in your lower back
- These symptoms need to be properly assessed by an experienced Physiotherapist. They will diagnose the cause of your back pain and provide appropriate treatment, management and advice.
A very small percentage of back pain can be caused by more serious conditions like cauda equina, where the nerves at the bottom of your spinal cord are being compressed.
If anyone of the following symptoms are experiences, an immediate medical advice should be taken:
- Unsteady when standing or walking
- Difficulties passing or controlling bladder or bowels or numbness in either area
- If you have a previous history of cancer or osteoporosis
- Back pain accompanied by unexplained weight loss or fever
What are the causes Back Pain?
The most common cause of back pain, especially lower back pain, is a combination of poor posture and lack of movement, typically seen with people who sit for long periods. This is known as mechanical back pain and is not a serious condition. However, it can be uncomfortable and frustrating to experience a constant ache or pain in your back.
There are more complex causes of back pain like disc prolapse, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, arthritis or fracture which require a more detailed assessment.