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 finger splint
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
Rehabilitation
- Remain in splint
- Mobilise other digits
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Regain movement from operated finger
- Regain strength, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Wean splint
- Focus on mobilisation from other joint in operated finger
- Start pinch, opposition, gripping exercises
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 2 weeks | 8 weeks | 2 weeks | 8 weeks |
