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Physiotherapy for Hand Surgery
Hand surgery can be debilitating until fully rehabilitated. There are a number of reasons for the need of hand surgery. Some practitioners and medical staff specialise in the treatment of the hand as it is a complex structure and can debilitate a person if it does not function properly. Some of the reasons for hand surgery are:
- Fracture stabilisation
- Manipulation
- Muscle repair
- Tendon repair
- Nerve decompression
Hand surgery may result in the hand being immobilised for a length of time with limited movements authorised from the surgeon. This can prolong the rehabilitation process but optimised and promotes healing. Physiotherapists are often involved with the rehabilitation process post hand surgery. Some clinicians specialised in hand therapy as it is such a complex structure and provides the individual with great functional abilities. Some of the treatments which may be offered as part of the rehabilitation programme post hand surgery are:
- Splint adjustments
- Range of movement exercises
- Massage
- Stretching exercise
- Strengthening exercises
- Electrotherapy
- Pain management
- Ice therapy
These treatments may be combined with a strict post operative protocol from the surgeon to optimise the healing process. If these are broken it can have a detrimental effect on the procedure and can sometimes result in the surgery having to be completed for a second time.
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