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 slab
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
Rehabilitation
- Change to removal splint
- Commence wrist range of movement exercises, respecting pain
- Scar massage and oedema control
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Wean splint
- Regain range of movement, proprioception and function
- Regain grip strength
Rehabilitation
- Wean splint
- Regain full functional range of movement
- Load wrist and regain grip strength
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 6 weeks | 3 months |
