Follow-up
Scheduled visits and tests to monitor recovery after a procedure.
Follow-up cadence is procedure-specific: typically 2 weeks (wound check), 6 weeks (functional check), 12 weeks (definitive assessment), then annual. Imaging and labs as relevant.
What this means for you: many international programs offer telemedicine follow-up. Confirm it's included for the first 3-6 months.
What a term means for you depends on your own reports. Ask your treating doctor, or send your reports for a free review.