Sling	When will I go home?	What can I do?	What can’t I do?
2 weeks	You will be discharged on the same day as the operation	Rest in a splint/plaster	No lifting

Acute phase (0-2 weeks)

Goals

• Reduce pain

Rehabilitation

• Rest in plaster/splint
• Sling for comfort

Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)

Goals

• Control pain
• Immobilise to gain union of fusion site

Rehabilitation

• Change into splint
• Mobilise shoulder and elbow joints

Late phase (>6 weeks)

Goals

• Regain range of movement in wrist
• Regain strength, proprioception and function

Rehabilitation

• Remove splint
• Mobilise wrist and hand
• Increase loading of wrist in graduated fashion

Guidelines for return to functional activities

Driving	Lifting	Swimming	Golf
8 weeks	8 weeks	8 weeks	3 months

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