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After your thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty surgery: Self-care and follow-up - 11/2011

After your thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty surgery: Self-care and follow-up
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Abstract

This handout explains follow-up care after surgery on a thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. Included are sections on wound care, pain management, driving, activity restrictions, follow-up and physical therapy appointments, and expected results.

Author
Bone and Joint Center/Hand Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
11/2011
General Subject
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Activities of Daily Living
Arthroplasty
Joints
Pain Management
Physical Therapy
Self-care
Thumb
Languages
English
Record ID
3646