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Pain may also cause the adoption of protective postures, which may lead to joint stiffness and decreased joint mobility.¹

Although the process of the bones moving should not be painful, poor pin care may cause the skin around the pin sites to become taut, causing pain at the level of the skin.²

Your positive attitude through the ILIZAROV™ process is important to its success. This means you will have to find ways to cope with discomfort, pain and frustration – plus the natural ups and downs of your emotions during this long process.

Whenever possible, tell your surgeon or nurse what is troubling you, and be prepared to experience some degree of pain from the beginning. The pain should, however, always be manageable. Each individual experiences pain differently. Whatever the degree of your pain in the beginning, it should get progressively better.

The first few days after the initial surgery, it is likely that you will feel considerable pain or discomfort. Your surgeon has planned for this and will administer pain medication as needed. You may receive pain medication intravenously for a few days.

After your discharge from the hospital, an over-the-counter pain medication, like acetaminophen, may suffice, but in some cases, a narcotic may be needed.

Avoid using over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications for pain control, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. These over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs are NSAID’s (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory) and they can decrease the bone healing rate by reducing the inflammation that is necessary for the process of bone formation.²

Pain medications should be taken at least 30 minutes before physical therapy and at bedtime as needed for your comfort, without overdosing.