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After a Total Wrist Fusion you will be in POP for 6 weeks to allow the bone to heal & ‘fuse’/ stick together. Initially you will be in a backslab for 10-14 days – at this point you will be seen by the consultant, your wound will be checked before being put into a full POP for a further 4 weeks.
At 6 weeks you will be taken out of plaster and an X-Ray performed. At this point you may be provided with a splint to be worn for protection – you will need to keep this on to protect the fusion as the bones will still be healing.
You will not be able to do any ‘heavy’lifting/ strenuous activity with the wrist for around 12-14 weeks. You may need to see a hand therapist to give some exercises and advice to help maintain movement in your fingers and manage the scar after the operation.
Hands and wrists play a big part in our everyday life. They enable us to drive, play sports, work, cook, and eat — almost everything you do will demand something from your hands and wrists.
One Health Group utilises specialist consultants and healthcare managers working together to provide the best possible diagnosis and treatment for our patients.