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.
How long does it take to get fully recovered from hand surgery?
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.
What to do for healing fast from hand surgery?
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.
Categorize things that are safe and also not safe to perform
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.
Minimize household chores
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.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
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.
Since 2003, Dr. V. S. Rathore has been focused on helping and developing the well-being of his patients. He has been completely involved in carefully and precisely devising the procedures required in achieving and meeting his patient’s wants, and boosting their self-confidence for more than 18 years. He has performed more than 9300 successful surgeries and more than 2100 hair transplants.
Dr. Rathore was inspired to practice as a surgeon after seeing different patients suffering from various kinds of trauma, who find it very difficult to get surgery. He attended Kolkata Medical College where he pursued his Master of Surgery degree in general surgery and M.Ch. in plastic surgery.
Over 15448 patients chose to consult Dr. Rathore because of his dedication and enthusiasm to help his patients towards a better quality of life and well-being.