Sling |
When will I go home? |
What can I do? |
What can’t I do? |
| 2 weeks | You will be discharged on the same day as the operation | Rest in a splint/plaster | No lifting |
Acute phase (0-2 weeks)
Goals
- Reduce pain
Rehabilitation
- Rest in plaster/splint
- Sling for comfort
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
- Immobilise to gain union of fusion site
Rehabilitation
- Change into splint
- Mobilise shoulder and elbow joints
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Regain range of movement in wrist
- Regain strength, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Remove splint
- Mobilise wrist and hand
- Increase loading of wrist in graduated fashion
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 8 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks | 3 months |
