Wrist Rehabilitation Protocols by our Melbourne Surgeon

Following an orthopaedic wrist surgery, recovery at home is crucial to ensure your operated joint can be used pain-free. We’ve outlined the protocols for orthopedic wrist surgeries performed by our Melbourne surgeon Accessible information following your or a family member’s wrist surgery with Melbourne Arm Clinic is important to our team.

Our Melbourne wrist orthopaedic surgeon works with physiotherapists before and after your operation to ease the transition into daily activities.

Post-operative exercises are an essential part of a recovery plan which is specific to each type of surgery.  Whether you’re aiming to drive again, play sport or simply get back to work our rehabilitation profiles created by our wrist surgeon and physiotherapists are here to help you.

Wrist Post-Operative Rehabilitation Protocols

Learn exactly what to expect following your surgery with our Post-Op Surgery guide, applicable to multiple upper limb surgeries.

Following these protocols can limit the amount of recovery time and minimise any pain felt in your wrist joint.  These protocols are designed to ensure a safe rehabilitation is underway to stop the possibility of an injury occurring post-operation. 

If you require further information about wrist rehabilitation protocols or are experiencing any pain during the wrist rehabilitation process, please contact our team and your doctor.

Matthan Mammen
ELBOW, WRIST AND HAND SPECIALIST

Matthan Mammen

MS, FRACS (Orth)

Matthan is an internationally qualified orthopaedic surgeon, who is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

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