Occupational therapy after pectus excavatum surgery (1381)

Key points below


After pectus excavatum surgery

Precautions

Do not:

You may bend forward at the hips and neck. Keep your back straight, do not slouch. These precautions most often last for 4 weeks after surgery. Your surgeon will let you know for sure at your follow up visit.

The day of surgery

woman lifting hand in the air illustration

 

 

Dressing and bathing

For other health and wellness information, check out this resource:

https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

ALERT

Call your doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any concerns or if you have special health care needs not covered by this information.