Tips For Dupuytren’s Post Operation Care

Post-operation care after getting your Dupuytren’s contracture surgery is more important than most patients understand. From dressing and wound management to pain control, there are a number of factors that you must keep in mind to ensure a successful recovery of your hand. So, if you’ve recently gone through a Dupuytren’s contracture surgery, then the following tips will help ensure a proper care regime for our hand:

• Make sure to avoid extensive use of your fingers on activities like typing, at least for 2-3 weeks after getting your hand-operated. Otherwise, chances of swelling will increase, causing you discomfort in the long run.
• Follow a routine therapy session for about 2-3 months under the supervision of a medical professional. 
• Avoid carrying too much weight from your operative hand, especially until it has healed completely.
• Consult your surgeon about when you can drive again.
• Take at least 1-2 weeks off from office to rest and ensure complete healing of your hand.
• Use lukewarm plain or soapy water while exercising your hand, as it will make the process easy and gentler.
• Start wearing Dupuytren’s Tape after 3-6 months of the surgery, or once your scar tissues are settled for ease and restoration of your range of motion.
• Avoid wearing a brace if permissible by your surgeon as it typically interferes with your hand’s motion.
• Get in touch with your doctor to work on finger flexibility training with the right exercises.