Post-Operative Follow-Up
International Elite Care provides post-operative follow-up through to your full recovery, wherever you are in the world.
Having surgery abroad is an important decision whose effects extend well beyond the day of the procedure. At International Elite Care, we believe the quality of care is also measured over time — after surgery, as the patient returns to everyday life.
That is why our luxury medical tourism service includes outstanding post-operative follow-up: accessible, supervised and designed to accommodate the constraints of international patients while meeting the most exacting medical standards.
From the moment you leave the operating theatre through to your gradual return to activities, our team remains committed to your side, with clear, reassuring and continuous support, wherever you are.
Personalised Medical Follow-Up, Validated by an Expert Surgeon
With International Elite Care [link to Home], post-operative follow-up is planned from the moment you leave the operating theatre. Every patient benefits from a personalised medical protocol, defined and validated by the surgeon who performed the procedure. This protocol takes into account:
- the type of surgery carried out,
- the specific surgical technique used,
- the patient’s individual profile.
Recovery objectives are clearly defined and explained: gradual resumption of mobility, weight-bearing, everyday activities and, where applicable, sporting activities.
The pace of recovery is presented realistically, so that the patient knows precisely what to expect at each stage.
Throughout the pathway, close coordination is maintained between the surgeon, the medical team and rehabilitation professionals. The aim is to guarantee coherent, safe management, including after the patient’s return to their home country.
Rigorous Follow-Up via Video Consultation
International Elite Care offers scheduled post-operative video consultations to ensure smooth, secure medical continuity, even after the patient has returned home. These consultations allow:
- monitoring of recovery progress at key milestones along the pathway,
- review and explanation of post-operative investigations where necessary,
- answers to any questions that arise after the procedure.
The patient thus benefits from a direct exchange with the medical team, wherever they may be.
Depending on clinical progress, instructions can be adjusted: pace of resumption, rehabilitation, permitted activities or precautions to maintain.
Coordinated Rehabilitation, Working with Local Professionals
After your procedure, rehabilitation plays a central role in the quality of recovery. To this end, International Elite Care ensures seamless continuity between the surgery performed and the care provided locally, in your country of residence.
The rehabilitation protocols defined by the surgeon are shared with local professionals (physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists), guaranteeing a coherent approach tailored to the surgical technique used.
The patient also receives clear, precise explanations of what is permitted, what movements to avoid and the expected stages of progression. This approach promotes a coherent, optimised recovery, perfectly aligned with the surgery that was carried out.
Thanks to this coordination, rehabilitation takes place within a structured framework that respects medical recommendations while taking into account the real-world context of recovery.
Orthense: Your Structured Digital Follow-Up, Enhanced by Premium Support
As part of its commitment to quality and continuity of care, International Elite Care uses Orthense in certain cases — a digital solution dedicated to post-operative follow-up in orthopaedic surgery.
This tool was selected for a specific reason: to strengthen the link between the patient and the medical team beyond the clinic stay, and to provide clear, structured and reassuring follow-up after the procedure.
Through Orthense, the patient benefits from a recovery pathway organised over time, including:
- medical information tailored to their procedure,
- precise instructions at each stage of recovery,
- regular questionnaires to track symptom progression,
- recommended rehabilitation exercises, aligned with the surgeon’s protocol.
Orthense enables International Elite Care to provide more frequent, more detailed follow-up without geographical constraints. The information shared by the patient contributes to a better understanding of their progress and allows, where necessary, recommendations to be adjusted or an additional medical consultation to be arranged.
Orthense is a secure space, accessible at any time, where you can easily review the stages of your follow-up and the recommendations validated by your designated surgeon. The application provides a clear framework for managing recovery, even after returning to your home country.
Our Follow-Up Tools
Video consultations
Remote consultations to ensure regular medical follow-up, even after your return home.
Automated reminders
Personalised reminders so you never miss a key stage of your recovery.
Online medical records
Secure access to your medical file, available at any time and in complete confidentiality.
Dedicated support
A team at your service to guide and assist you at every step.
Your Recovery, Our Commitment
First days
Daily monitoring, pain management, first aid
J+1 à J+7
First week
First follow-up appointment; removal of stitches if necessary
J+1 à J+15
First months
Start of rehabilitation, regular consultations
J+15 à J+30
Long-term follow-up
Follow-up appointments, adjustment of the rehabilitation programme
1 à 6 mois
Comprehensive protection
Ready to begin your care pathway?
From your country of residence, benefit from a teleconsultation with an expert surgeon and coordinated care in France or Andorra, with every detail of your medical stay carefully organised.