{"title":"Orthopaedic Rehabilitation","content":"**Orthopaedic and trauma rehabilitation restores function to the musculoskeletal system after surgery, fracture, sprain or dislocation. At the Pôle Equilibre & Santé practice in Dudelange, it aims above all to restore your autonomy quickly and safely, by respecting each stage of healing and working in conjunction with your surgeon.**\n\n## When is orthopaedic rehabilitation needed?\n\nIt occurs in two main situations:\n\n- **After planned surgery**: a hip or knee replacement for advanced osteoarthritis, spinal surgery, etc. The surgery is planned in advance.\n- **After trauma or emergency surgery**: fracture, sprain or dislocation following a fall, accident or sports injury, whether or not surgery is required.\n\nIn all cases, the physiotherapist begins with a detailed assessment of the limitations caused by the injury and its treatment, to build a programme which protects the area concerned while aiming for your objectives.\n\n## Should rehabilitation begin before surgery?\n\nNo, and it is often a mistake to wait. When surgery is planned, preparing the body beforehand – what is called prehabilitation – limits the muscle wasting that follows any operation and speeds up recovery. As soon as the date is known, it is useful to start, in agreement with your doctor.\n\n## What does recovery after surgery involve?\n\nThe work progresses in a logical order:\n\n- **reduce swelling and manage pain** in the first days;\n- **restore joint range of motion** gradually, without forcing the healing area;\n- **restore strength and function**, until you can resume everyday movements and then your usual activities.\n\nThroughout rehabilitation, the physiotherapist remains in contact with the surgeon and adapts the treatment to the surgeon's instructions, to avoid complications.\n\n## At home then at the practice\n\nAt the very beginning, when travel is difficult, rehabilitation can begin at home if the doctor prescribes it: discover [physiotherapy at home](/dudelange/domicile/kinesitherapie-domicile). As soon as autonomy allows, the sessions continue at the practice, where more comprehensive treatment is possible thanks to the [rehabilitation facilities](/dudelange/equipement) and tools such as [electrotherapy](/dudelange/equipement/electrotherapie) and [thermotherapy](/dudelange/equipement/thermotherapie).\n\n## In Luxembourg: reimbursement and official framework\n\nAt the Pôle Equilibre & Santé practice, this care falls under physiotherapy on medical prescription. The [National Health Fund (CNS)](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html) sets the coverage rules (generally 70%, rising to 100% in some cases). Masseur-physiotherapist is a regulated health profession in the Grand Duchy ([Ministry of Health](https://sante.public.lu/en.html)). Practical steps are explained on [The Consultation](/dudelange/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine).\n\n## Your specialists at the practice\n\nAt the Dudelange practice, orthopaedic rehabilitation is notably provided by **[Romane Gaille](/dudelange/kinesitherapeute/romane-gaille)** (post-operative care), (lower limb) and (cervical spine, hand, ankle). The team will direct you according to the joint involved and your goals.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Could rehabilitation damage the surgical area?\n\nNo. The entire programme is designed to protect the healing process. The physiotherapist follows the surgeon's instructions and progresses in stages, protecting the area: progress is tailored to your recovery, never the other way around.\n\n### How long does rehabilitation take after joint replacement?\n\nIt depends on the joint, your general condition and your goals. The initial assessment helps to estimate the likely course from the first sessions and then adjust in response to your progress.\n\n### Is preparation before surgery really useful?\n\nYes. Strengthening carried out before surgery reduces post-operative muscle loss and promotes a quicker return to walking and daily activities.\n\n### How do I make an appointment in Dudelange?\n\nBy telephone at [+352 26 65 15 33](tel:+35226651533). The practice is located at Bloc A, 48 Rue de la Libération, L-3511 Dudelange — see [Contact & access](/dudelange/contact).\n\n## Find out more\n\n- [Romane Gaille](/dudelange/kinesitherapeute/romane-gaille) — orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation\n- — lower limb\n- — cervical spine, hand and ankle\n- [The rehabilitation facilities](/dudelange/equipement) — equipment for progressive weight-bearing\n- [Sports physiotherapy](/dudelange/competence/kinesitherapie-du-sport) — for a safe return to activity\n- [The Consultation](/dudelange/kinesitherapie/consultation-kine) — prescription, reimbursement, progress\n- [CNS — Physiotherapists](https://cns.public.lu/en/assure/remboursements/prestations-remboursees/prestations-paramedicales/kinesitherapeutes.html) — official reimbursement conditions\n- [Ministry of Health](https://sante.public.lu/en.html) — health professions in Luxembourg\n"}