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Cramond Residence

Arm, wrist or hand surgery

If you are recovering from arm, wrist or hand surgery of any kind, we can help you heal and recover safely, quickly and in comfort.  

 

As part of our care we’ll: 

  • Carry out a full assessment of your condition, in conjunction with your surgeons. 
  • Treat and manage your pain. 
  • Review and monitor your wound, providing appropriate cleansing and dressing, as well as early recognition and active treatment of wound complications. 
  • Set goals for your recovery. 
  • Provide physiotherapy to help you recover the flexibility and strength of your arm, wrist or hand. 
  • Where appropriate use specialised treatments such as shockwave therapy or acupuncture.
 
  • Our carers will also be on hand to discuss any concerns, problems and worries you might have as you recover from your operation. 

 

Helping you use your hands and arms again

 

Proper rehabilitation is vital after arm, wrist or hand surgery. Once you’ve reached the right stage of your healing journey, our physiotherapy treatments will focus on restoring your strength and flexibility. We will put together a comprehensive recovery plan for you. Where appropriate this will involve: 

 

  • Soft tissue treatments 
  • Mobilisations and exercises 
  • Strapping 
  • Strength and mobility drills  
  • Muscle, joint and other soft tissue release 

 

The work we do will promote tissue healing and improve blood flow around the hand, wrist and arm – speeding recovery and enhancing general wellbeing and health.  

Where appropriate, we’ll also provide advice on safe and effective exercises that you can do on your own. 

 

The latest tech to help you heal safely and quickly

 

We employ the next generation of therapy devices including: 

  • Motomed movement therapy devices – these amazing machines provide assisted training enhanced by detailed biofeedback and software-controlled therapy programs, plus motivation and training games.  
  • The IceMan CLEAR3 cold therapy helps reduce pain and swelling, speeding up rehabilitation and recovery.  
  • PowerDot machines use electrical impulses to reduce soreness and restore the performance of the muscle. They increase the delivery of oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood to kickstart the recovery process.

FAQ

 It is vital to treat post-operative wounds in the right way to speed healing and to prevent potential complications. The key elements of our post-operative wound care include a timely review of the wound, appropriate cleansing and dressing, as well as early recognition and active treatment of wound complications. All are nursing staff are experienced at doing this important work. The overall aim of our post-operative wound care is to deliver the best functional and aesthetic results. 

The goal of our postoperative pain management is to reduce or eliminate pain and discomfort with a minimum of side effects. The best approach depends on the individual and the nature of the operation they have been through. We will liaise with the relevant experts to decide upon the best pain relief agent (opioid vs. nonopioid), approach (oral, intravenous, neuraxial, regional) and mode (regular vs. “as required”). Our nurses and GPs will monitor the effectiveness of any pain relief and alter it if needs be. 

Our trained staff keep a careful watch out for a wide range of post-operative complications. They work tirelessly to ensure that none of these occur, but know exactly how to treat each should they happen. Potential complications include: 

 

  • Wound infection 
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) 
  • Pulmonary embolism 
  • Lung (pulmonary) complications 
  • Urinary retention 

 The length of time that someone takes to recover is dependent on a large range of variables, so it is impossible to give a general answer. It can range from days to months before someone feels like their pre-surgery self. By providing a supportive environment, excellent medical care and cutting-edge physiotherapy, our team ensure that the road to full recovery is as fast, safe and effective as possible. 

Good nutrition is essential for addressing the surgical stress response and to counteract the loss of muscle mass, strength, and functionality that can follow an operation. At Cramond Residence our chefs ensure that our meals contain the nutrients that those recovering from operations need – delivered in a way that best suits how the person is feeling.