It is true that sometimes you do not know what you have until you lose it, may it be a person or a body part. And, if we talk about hand surgery, we can understand how important our hands are, how often we use our hands on a day-to-day basis, and how it impacts our everyday routine when they are temporarily out of commission. This is why we all would expect a super speedy recovery if recently gone through hand surgery. Therefore, Dr. Anupam Golash, a reputed plastic surgeon and hand specialist provides some expert tips that are to be followed after hand surgery for a super speedy recovery of hands.
It is a bit difficult to state the exact duration of recovery after hand surgery. The total recovery time depends on the complexity and severity of the surgery. Sometimes it may take some weeks while on the other hand, some people may take some months to get fully recovered during the post-operative period. Once the surgical area heals, the patient should expect an improved range of motion if it comes to correcting trauma, chronic pain, increased comfort, and of course quality of life.
After the surgery, a patient’s hand may be partially or fully immobilized in a splint. During this post-operative time, a patient may be prescribed a follow-up physical therapy or occupational therapy program to regain full motor function. However, it is way more necessary to pay attention to the recovery during this time.
When it comes to doing or picking up something, usually, we use our hands without thinking twice. But, after hand surgery, a patient must be selective while doing or lifting something. Do not pressurize your hands with any kind of heavy-weight object. Contrarily, prioritize light-weight things to hold with your hand that has recently gone through a surgical procedure.
There are some unavoidable household chores to survive daily. But, if you have recently gone through hand surgery, you must minimize some of the household chores that can be executed by others too. If necessary, seek help from the other members of your family, or hire a helping hand until you get completely recovered.
In order to recover fast, all you need to do is to follow a healthy daily routine. Remain in medication, eat healthily, drink an ample amount of water, and be in complete rest.
Along with these, your plastic surgeon or hand specialist will recommend what to do and what not to. Follow all the instructions and recover fast in order to get back to your normal life again.
An experienced and reputed plastic surgeon in Kolkata, Dr. Anupam Golash has been working successfully for years. Furthermore, he has become a pioneer in the field of Hand, Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Cosmetic surgery in Kolkata and Eastern India.