Do i need hand therapy if i have surgery?

Depends: This may depend on what kind of surgery you have and how stiff your fingers and wrist are. Oftentimes, you will be given a set of exercises by your surgeon, which may be enough. However, if you are not making progress, or are having a lot of pain or swelling, your surgeon may have you see a hand therapist.

Sometimes: It depends on the procedure and your propensity to develop stiffness. Fracture and tendon repair almost always require therapy for best results.