Sling |
When will I go home? |
What can I do? |
What can’t I do? |
| 6 weeks | You will be discharged on the same day as the operation | Rest in plaster/splint | No lifting |
Acute phase (0-2 weeks)
Goals
- Reduce pain
Rehabilitation
- Rest in plaster
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
Rehabilitation
- Change to splint
- Shoulder and elbow range of movement exercises
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Regain function of wrist
- Regain strength, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Commence range of movement in wrist with progression from passive to active
- Respect pain at end range flexion/extension
- Focus on active finger flexion and extension
- Improve dart throwers motion
- Hand grip exercises
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 2 weeks | 6 weeks | 2 weeks | 4 weeks |
