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Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers

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Massage therapy after cardiac surgery.

Amy T Wang¹, Thoralf M Sundt, Susanne M Cutshall

¹Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minneosta, USA.

Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

|December 21, 2010

Summary

Massage therapy can help cardiac surgery patients manage postoperative pain, anxiety, and tension. This approach supports immune function and wound healing, improving recovery after heart surgery.

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Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers

Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers

Published on: October 29, 2021

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Surgical Recovery
Integrative Medicine

Background:

Cardiac surgery offers significant benefits but often leads to postoperative challenges like pain, anxiety, and tension.
These challenges can negatively impact immune function, wound healing, and patient well-being.
New strategies are needed to enhance recovery and patient experience following cardiac surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the evidence supporting massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients.
To highlight the application and outcomes of massage therapy at Mayo Clinic for this patient population.

Main Methods:

Review of existing data on massage therapy in cardiac surgery recovery.
Focus on clinical experience and outcomes at Mayo Clinic.

Main Results:

Massage therapy shows significant evidence for mitigating postoperative pain, anxiety, and tension in cardiac surgery patients.
The therapy can positively influence immune function and accelerate wound healing.
Mayo Clinic's experience indicates a beneficial role for massage therapy in this setting.

Conclusions:

Massage therapy is a viable and evidence-based approach to improve the postoperative experience for cardiac surgery patients.
Integrating massage therapy can enhance recovery, support immune function, and reduce patient suffering.
Further exploration of massage therapy in cardiac care is warranted.