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For example, the recovery process for repairing a torn tendon can take up to 12 weeks for your hand to return to full strength, and up to six months for you to regain full mobility. Other types of surgeries, such as certain fracture repairs, can take anywhere from six to 14 weeks to heal.

For example, the recovery process for repairing a torn tendon can take up to 12 weeks for your hand to return to full strength, and up to six months for you to regain full mobility. Other types of surgeries, such as certain fracture repairs, can take anywhere from six to 14 weeks to heal.

Pre-op Checkup It means "before operation." During this time, you will meet with one of your doctors. This may be your surgeon or primary care doctor: This checkup usually needs to be done within the month before surgery. This gives your doctors time to treat any medical problems you may have before your surgery.

The good news is that you should be able to drive within a few days after your surgery. Just be sure to listen to your body and take things slowly at first.

Pre-op Checkup It means "before operation." During this time, you will meet with one of your doctors. This may be your surgeon or primary care doctor: This checkup usually needs to be done within the month before surgery. This gives your doctors time to treat any medical problems you may have before your surgery.

Consider Your Timeline and Limitations For example, after a tendon repair it can take 12 weeks to regain strength, but up to six months to reach full range of motion. You will need to manage your expectations and plan ahead for what you can accomplish during recovery.

Damage to deeper structures – such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles and lungs – can occur and may be temporary or permanent. Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications. Infection. Injury to the blood vessels, nerves or tendons.

The good news is that you should be able to drive within a few days after your surgery. Just be sure to listen to your body and take things slowly at first.

Your procedure may be delayed if your pre-assessment is not completed in time. Your pre-assessment is valid for 3 months.

Prior to hand surgery, you may be asked to: Get lab testing or a medical evaluation. Take certain medications or adjust your current medications. Stop smoking well in advance of surgery.

Carpal tunnel surgery is one of the most common hand surgeries performed because carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when swelling around the wrist tendons puts pressure on the median nerve and tendons running through an actual tunnel to the fingertips.

Avoiding smoking and alcohol, both of which can slow healing and weaken your immune system. Drinking plenty of water to flush anesthetic and medications through your system and reduce your pain. Limiting use of your hand, especially immediately after surgery.

Consider Your Timeline and Limitations For example, after a tendon repair it can take 12 weeks to regain strength, but up to six months to reach full range of motion. You will need to manage your expectations and plan ahead for what you can accomplish during recovery.

Post operative care monitors a patient's recovery by controlling pain, watching for infection, and assessing for postoperative complications that may arise. Pre-op nursing care begins when the patient is scheduled for surgery until the time the patient is on the surgical table.

Three to five weeks after that appointment, the patient will still be experiencing some swelling and/or stiffness. After six weeks, the patient should be able to return to work as long as it does not require strenuous lifting and will continue with their physical therapy exercises.

Damage to deeper structures – such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles and lungs – can occur and may be temporary or permanent. Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications. Infection. Injury to the blood vessels, nerves or tendons.

Many surgeries are quick, taking 20 to 30 minutes. Some hand surgeries are done endoscopically (through a scope), making small incisions and inserting a tiny camera to see inside the wrist. Others may be done using a traditional open approach, which allows the surgeon to see and work directly inside your hand or wrist.

Your procedure may be delayed if your pre-assessment is not completed in time. Your pre-assessment is valid for 3 months.

Prior to hand surgery, you may be asked to: Get lab testing or a medical evaluation. Take certain medications or adjust your current medications. Stop smoking well in advance of surgery.

Carpal tunnel surgery is one of the most common hand surgeries performed because carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when swelling around the wrist tendons puts pressure on the median nerve and tendons running through an actual tunnel to the fingertips.

Avoiding smoking and alcohol, both of which can slow healing and weaken your immune system. Drinking plenty of water to flush anesthetic and medications through your system and reduce your pain. Limiting use of your hand, especially immediately after surgery.

Post operative care monitors a patient's recovery by controlling pain, watching for infection, and assessing for postoperative complications that may arise. Pre-op nursing care begins when the patient is scheduled for surgery until the time the patient is on the surgical table.

Three to five weeks after that appointment, the patient will still be experiencing some swelling and/or stiffness. After six weeks, the patient should be able to return to work as long as it does not require strenuous lifting and will continue with their physical therapy exercises.

Many surgeries are quick, taking 20 to 30 minutes. Some hand surgeries are done endoscopically (through a scope), making small incisions and inserting a tiny camera to see inside the wrist. Others may be done using a traditional open approach, which allows the surgeon to see and work directly inside your hand or wrist.