Follow-up treatment booklet foor - VACOped

PHASE 1Objective"Boys don't cry" - you probably remember thissaying from your childhood. But after surgeryit is usually not sensible to "endure" the pain.If the body feels pain, the muscles restrictcertain movements and thus "lock" joints,which can lead to problems later on.For this reason you should not be afraid oftaking pain-killers for a short phase aftersurgery. This will help to prevent chronicfibromyalgia from developing. Ask yourphysician for a preparation suitable for you.Caution Danger of thrombosis!If you notice the following signs, contact aphysician immediately! The progression ofthrombosis can be fatal!· Muscle aches and pain in the calves· Complaints increase when standing,decrease when lying down· Increased veinous markings of the surfaceveins (bypass circulation), especially on thefront of the shin· Feeling overly warm· Stretched, glossy skin· Pressure pain in the calves(Lowenberg sign)· Pain in the calves when lifting foot(Hohmann sign)Pain refiefMeasureDrugsIn addition, drugs are also used to inhibitinflammation and to stabilize the mineraland electrolyte balance.