DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis Surgery

Postoperative Instructions

General Timeline
 
Surgery

• Immediately following surgery, your wrist will be wrapped in a supportive dressing and Ace wrap until your 3-5 day follow up with Hand Therapy. 

3-5 day follow up with Hand Therapy

• Incision check/range of motion check
• Post-op incision care instructions(okay to wash incision with warm water and antibacterial soap) 

2 week follow up visit with physician assistant

• Suture removal  
• Incision check/range of motion check
• Home exercise program provided 

What to expect after Dequervain's Surgery

• Increased difficulty doing basic tasks (especially during the first 2 weeks post op)  
• Pain, soreness, sensitivity, and discomfort around incision site
• Potential immediate resolution of the sharp pain associated with Dequervain's Tenosynovitis
• Gradual resolution of soreness and range of motion 

Call our office for any concern at (757) 827-2480. If you feel it is a medical emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room.