1

Remember to keep your hand and dressings clean and dry until your first Hand Therapy appointment (around 10-14 days after your surgery), you can shower with a plastic bag covering the hand.

2

Your crepe dressing should be left intact until your first visit with Hand Therapy.  If the top dressing is loose or falls off, there is a second water resistant dressing underneath.  However, you still need to shower with a bag over the hand.

3

During the period of time between your surgery and your first Hand Therapy appointment, you can move your fingers and perform light tasks (ie. typing, using a phone/computer/iPad, using utensils, brushing of hair and teeth).  You DO NOT need to avoid moving your fingers.

4

Avoid applying heavy pressure on your wound and lifting or pushing heavy objects.  This is to protect the wound while it is healing.

5

Unless your surgery was to treat fracture, most patients will feel comfortable enough to drive 5-7 days after surgery.

6

Your sutures will be removed by your hand therapist during your first appointment with them.

7

After the sutures are removed you can work on desensitising your wound as shown by your therapist and gradually increase the load on your hand. 

8

Most patients will have mild discomfort around the wound for 10-12 weeks, especially when performing heavier activities/tasks.

9

There will be one post-operative clinical follow-up appointment made for you to see Mr. Cheng at 6-8 weeks after your operation.