Question
Patients who have undergone Proximal Femoral Nail Antegrade (PFNA) surgery are concerned about the duration of bed rest postoperatively. They worry that a long period of bed rest after surgery may affect their daily work and activities.
Answer
Patients typically do not need to stay in bed for an extended period after PFNA surgery. They can start walking the day after surgery, but they should avoid physical labor for three months and heavy physical labor for six months. The time to return to work after surgery depends on the nature of the job, and the wound is usually sutured one week after surgery, allowing for discharge. However, patients should avoid constipation and excessive activity to promote wound healing and overall recovery.