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Wrist tendon repair – extending
Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their wrist. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals.
Wearing a splint
Your child should wear the splint we have given you today at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks.
They should only use their hand for light movement with no heavy lifting or tight gripping.
Your child may remove the splint to wash their hand and to complete the exercises.
Information:
Your child should complete these exercises 4 times a day and will need your supervision to make sure they are done safely and correctly.
Exercise 1
- Take the top strap off and bend your wrist backwards as far as is comfortable.
- Hold for 2 seconds.
- Bring your wrist back to straight again.
- Repeat 10 times.
Exercise 2
- Use your other hand to push your wrist backwards as far as it will go.
- Hold for 30 seconds
- Bring your wrist to straight again by itself.
- Repeat 5 times.
Exercise 3
- Actively make a full fist with your fingers.
- Hold for 2 seconds.
- Extend your fingers all the way backwards.
- Repeat 10 times.
Exercise 4
- Actively bend and straighten your thumb.
- Repeat 10 times.
Important to know
Make sure that your child keeps their shoulder and elbow loose and does not keep them still.
If you are unsure about these exercises or you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hand Therapy Department on 0114 271 7148
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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