Sling |
When will I go home? |
What can I do? |
What can’t I do? |
| No sling | You will be discharged on the same day as the operation | Rest in splint | No lifting |
Acute phase (0-2 weeks)
Goals
- Reduce pain
Rehabilitation
- Rest in plaster splint
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
- Protect surgical repair
Rehabilitation
- Change into scaphoid brace
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Regain hand range of movement
- Regain strength, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Commence thumb and hand range of movement
- Thumb opposition and strength exercises from 12 weeks
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 8 weeks | 4 months |
