Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now internationally known as a treatment that can be paired with orthopedic surgery recovery. Many patients are reaping the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy following surgery, and studies show that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be highly beneficial to recovery from any orthopedic surgery.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is a therapy during which individuals rest in a pressurized chamber and breathe 100% Oxygen, taking in up to 15 times more oxygen. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes angiogenesis, or the formation of blood vessels. It also reduces inflammation and increases the regeneration of new tissue. This has been proven to be a fantastic treatment for injuries and post-surgical healing.
Orthopedic Surgery Recovery with Oxygen Therapy
How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy work for someone recovering from orthopedic surgery? There are many ways that the body works more efficiently with increased oxygen levels.
- Accelerated Healing – Increasing oxygen levels in the tissue and blood helps to accelerate wound healing and promotes rapid cellular metabolism.
- Reduction of Inflammation – Surgery can cause inflammation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines.
- Infection control – When an individual undergoes a surgical procedure, there is a heightened risk of infection. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help patients avoid infection. Absorbing excess oxygen promotes the formation of more T cells. Additionally, in an oxidated environment, there is little chance that anaerobic bacteria can survive.
Bone Healing Acceleration through HBOT
Orthopedic surgeries of bones and joints require much rest, care, and protein to facilitate proper healing. HBOT can accelerate this healing by promoting angiogenesis and osteogenesis, which means new blood vessels and bones are formed faster.
Tissue Regeneration in Orthopedic Patients
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes tissue regeneration. Excess oxygen in the bloodstream causes optimal blood flow and circulation, which reaches tissues that may have previously had poor circulation and helps them regenerate.
Conclusion
Leading orthopedic surgeons report that utilizing hyperbaric oxygen therapy in conjunction with rest while recovering from orthopedic surgery can help patients heal up to two-thirds faster. Tissue and bone regeneration is enhanced, and the immune system is optimized to fight infection, giving patients the best chance at full recovery.
Baromedical Associates
If you or a loved one are recovering from orthopedic surgery, contact Baromedical Associates to see how their hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help. As the industry-leading experts in our field, we are happy to provide the healing touch you need in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Fully equipped with comfortable barometric chambers, we offer an environment in which our patients can rest and heal. For more information, contact us to request an appointment.
Sources:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28786258/
- https://www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com/conditions/non-covered/surgery-preparation-recovery
