Instructions for Care After Hand or Wrist Surgery
Keep wound clean and dry. Do not soak hand or wrist.
If a dressing is in place please do not remove these until you
have seen me at your post operative appointment. If you have a
reaction to the tapes or dressings used please contact me ASAP.
Keep hand elevated as much as possible- rest arm so hand above
heart. This will help reduce swelling. This is important in the
first 48 hours.
If you experience any loss of feeling in the fingers of the
operated hand, numbness, decreased movement in your fingers of your
operated hand, or change of colour of the fingers of the operated
hand, please contact me ASAP. If you are unable to contact me
please contact your local emergency department for further
advice.
If any excess discharge from wound please notify me on
83769988 or after hours pager 83782179
If you feel unwell or have excessive pain that is not
resolved with analgesia or a temperature above 38 degrees please
contact me on 83769988 or after hours pager 83782179 ASAP.
Continue with any exercises given to you by the
physiotherapist.
If you are concerned at any time please contact my rooms on
83769988.
Do not drive if you have your arm in a plaster or if it is
restricted in a bandage or sling.
If you are unsure of any care post operatively please contact my
rooms for further advice.
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