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Example journey · Orthopedic surgery
Follow-up for hip replacement
After a hip replacement, most of the recovery happens at home. Patients need clear instructions on mobility and prevention, and the team needs to know quickly about a calf pain or a fever.
The journey, step by step
- J-15Information & preparationInformation sheet, preparing the home, anticoagulants and treatments to review, pre-anesthesia questionnaire.
- J-3Practical preparationCrutches, loose clothing, documents to bring, skin preparation as instructed.
- J-1Last remindersFasting, checklist, who will accompany the patient.
- J+1First check-inPain, walking with help, signs to report, what's normal after surgery.
- J+3Home follow-upWound, swelling, preventive treatment, exercises as prescribed.
- J+7MobilityWalking distance, sleep, pain trend.
- J+15Final reviewOverall recovery, autonomy, satisfaction survey.
Example of signs to report
Priority: immediate SMS alert to the surgeon
- Pain, heat or swelling in the calf
- Fever above 38.5 °C
- Wound that is red, oozing or opening
To watch: shown on the dashboard
- Swelling of the leg that does not decrease
- Pain not relieved by prescribed medication
What's normal at J+3, as patients see it
“Some swelling of the thigh and bruising are common. Walking with crutches is tiring at first, and the distance increases a little every day.”
Illustrative example. In Melav, each surgeon writes and validates their own instructions and signs to report; this page is not medical advice.