How long after glioma surgery can a patient get out of bed and walk?
Sep 06, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Introduction
Patients can typically get out of bed and walk 2–3 days after glioma surgery, but this should be determined according to individual conditions. If the surgery goes smoothly without affecting limb movement and recovery is good, patients may get up and move around within 2–3 days. However, if the surgery is complicated or results in limb paralysis, it may take up to 7 days before they can walk. If radiotherapy or chemotherapy is required after surgery, the time to get out of bed will be delayed, necessitating prolonged bed rest.
After glioma surgery, patients usually need 2 to 3 days before they can get out of bed and walk, but the exact timing should be determined based on individual circumstances.
If the glioma surgery goes smoothly, without affecting limb movement, and recovery progresses well, patients typically can get out of bed within 2 to 3 days. However, if the surgery does not go as planned or if complications such as limb paralysis occur, it may take up to 7 days before the patient can walk. When beginning to walk, activity should be moderate and excessive exertion must be avoided to promote proper recovery. Additionally, if radiotherapy or chemotherapy is required after surgery, the time to resume walking may be further delayed, necessitating prolonged bed rest.
The normal recovery period following glioma surgery primarily depends on the tumor's specific location, the surgical procedure, and the outcome of tumor resection. Most patients recover within 1 to 2 weeks; however, certain pathological types may require additional radiotherapy or chemotherapy, which generally results in a longer recovery period.
