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 splint | No lifting |
Acute phase (0-2 weeks)
Goals
- Reduce pain
Rehabilitation
- Rest in plaster
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
- Commence range of movement
Rehabilitation
- Change into removal splint
- Passive to active assisted wrist range of movement exercises
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Regain wrist range of movement
- Regain strength, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Wean splint
- Progress range of movement to full active functional range
- Load wrist as tolerated
- Strengthening exercises forearm and wrist
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 8 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 3 months |
