After your thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty surgery: Self-care and follow-up - 11/2011

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After your thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty surgery: Self-care and follow-up

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Abstract

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery on a thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

Author

Bone and Joint Center/Hand Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2009

Revision Date

11/2011

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General Subject

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Activities of Daily Living

Arthroplasty

Joints

Pain Management

Physical Therapy

Self-care

Thumb

Languages

English

Record ID

3646