Plastic Surgery & Rehabilitation

Overview

The Department of Plastic Surgery & Rehabilitation Physiotherapy at BVVS College of Physiotherapy is committed to providing specialized rehabilitation services for patients recovering from plastic, reconstructive, and burn surgeries.
The department aims to restore function, prevent deformities, and improve aesthetic and psychological well-being through structured physiotherapeutic care.

The department focuses on:

  • Early rehabilitation after reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
  • Prevention of post-surgical complications such as contractures and stiffness.
  • Scar management and restoration of normal movement and strength.

Integration of physical rehabilitation with psychological and social reintegration.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Programmes

The department contributes to Undergraduate (BPT) and Postgraduate (MPT – Musculoskeletal / Plastic & Reconstructive Rehabilitation) programs.
It provides advanced clinical learning on post-surgical rehabilitation, scar management, and functional restoration following trauma or reconstructive procedures.

Core areas covered:

  • Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Fascia, and Soft Tissues.
  • Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Mechanisms.
  • Burn Rehabilitation and Scar Management Techniques.
  • Post-Operative Physiotherapy Following Grafts and Flaps.
  • Splinting and Orthotic Management in Hand Reconstruction.
  • Cosmetic and Aesthetic Rehabilitation Exercises.
  • Pain Management and Psychosocial Support.

Learning methods include:

  • Clinical demonstrations in surgical and burn wards.
  • Case presentations and problem-based learning.
  • Hands-on workshops on splinting and scar therapy.
  • Research projects on post-surgical functional outcomes.

🏥 Clinical Training

Students are posted in Plastic Surgery and Burn Units at S. Nijalingappa Medical College & HSK Hospital and Research Centre for direct patient exposure.
They assist in rehabilitation under supervision of physiotherapists and surgeons.

Training exposure includes:

  • Burn and trauma rehabilitation with focus on range of motion and strength recovery.
  • Splint fabrication and positioning techniques.
  • Functional restoration following tendon repair or skin grafts.
  • Lymphedema management and post-mastectomy rehabilitation.
  • Counseling patients for body image confidence and long-term maintenance.

Clinical training ensures that students develop sensitivity, precision, and adaptability in patient handling.

🩹 About

The Plastic Surgery Physiotherapy Unit provides comprehensive post-operative care for patients undergoing reconstructive, cosmetic, and burn-related surgeries.
It plays a crucial role in restoring movement, reducing pain, minimizing scarring, and improving aesthetic and functional outcomes.

🛏️ Inpatient Services

Physiotherapy services are provided to all post-surgical patients as part of multidisciplinary care.

Services include:

  • Early mobilization and positioning post-surgery.
  • Splinting and pressure garment application.
  • Scar massage and desensitization techniques.
  • Range of motion and strength training for grafted limbs.
  • Breathing exercises for chest and abdominal reconstructive surgeries.

🚪 Outpatient Services

Outpatient rehabilitation focuses on functional restoration, cosmetic improvement, and long-term scar management.

Services include:

  • Rehabilitation following hand and facial reconstructive surgeries.
  • Burn scar stretching and contracture prevention.
  • Post-mastectomy shoulder rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy.
  • Exercise and posture correction after cosmetic procedures.
  • Kinesiotaping and myofascial release techniques.

Modalities used:

  • Therapeutic ultrasound and laser therapy for scar softening.
  • Paraffin wax and heat therapy for joint stiffness.
  • Compression garments and customized splints.
  • Electrotherapy for pain relief and muscle stimulation.

🕐 Working Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Emergency services available for post-burn contracture and reconstructive care patients.

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