Hand / Wrist Care Post-OP
Open or Closed Reduction: Hand or Wrist
- Keep dressing on until post-op visit
- If you were placed in a cast or splint, keep clean and dry (see Cast Care)
- Ice and elevate frequently for pain and swelling
- Take your pain medication as prescribed
- Resume your regular home medications unless instructed otherwise
- Resume your regular diet
- Call for an appointment to be 7-10 days from the day of surgery;
X-rays will need to be done just prior to this appointment and hand carried with you. The office will help facilitate this when your appointment is made
- Any problems call the office or go to the nearest emergency room