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I'm having lrti surgery how much down time?
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6-12 weeks: Typically 6 weeks of immobilization is needed after this type of surgery. Ot may also be needed for 6-8 weeks after immobilization has ended. Most people are back to regular activities by 3 months after surgery.
Answered 2/19/2017
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A complex question: Without a simple answer. This is a very successful operation for arthritis at the base of the thumb. I generally have my patients in a short arm splint for 10 days. Then they are fitted with a custom hand-based plastic splint that is worn for the next 3 weeks. Then hand therapy starts for about 6 weeks. I let patients do anything they want as long as they have the plastic splint in place.
Answered 12/9/2013
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