Postoperative dressing.
1 week:
The postoperative dressing is removed.
Desensitization is initiated as soon as the wound is accessible. Scar massage is emphasized and is initiated as soon as sutures were removed.
3 weeks:
Range of motion and strengthening of ulnar and radial wrist deviation and thumb full composite extension and full composite flexion are instituted and emphasized.
A light dressing and edema control are applied as needed.
Active and Passive Range of Motion exercises are initiated 15 min/hr.