After hand surgery
After hand surgery
Therapy after an operation on the hand, wrist or elbow follows your surgeon's written protocol: what to protect, what to move, and when. We work from it as written and tell your surgeon what we find.
This care is for you if
You had tendon, nerve, joint or fracture surgery on the hand, wrist or elbow
Your surgeon sent a protocol or an order for therapy
Your hand is stiff, swollen or weak and you want to know what is normal
You are not sure yet what you may do with the hand
What to know before you come
What a visit looks like
A first visit is about an hour. We read your protocol with you, look at swelling, movement and strength as far as it allows, and tell you what we found.
What we do
We reduce swelling, protect what was repaired, guide gentle movement, make a splint if one is ordered and add strengthening when your surgeon allows it.
What decides how many visits
The operation, your surgeon's protocol, how the hand responds and what your work or hobbies ask of it. We tell you what we expect at each visit, and we do not promise a number.
Who treats you
A physical therapist from our three: Lynn Hartman, Darrell Pickett or Nare Tashjian. Every name carries its Oklahoma license, and the letters after our names are on the team page.
Our therapistsHow it is paid for
Your plan or you pay, the same as other therapy. How fees work explains each, and the front desk goes through yours before you come in.
How fees workWhen to see a doctor first
Call your surgeon's office the same day if you have a fever, redness that spreads from the wound or sudden severe pain, or if a splint or dressing feels too tight. If you have chest pain or trouble breathing, call 911.
Questions about after hand surgery
Do you need my surgeon's protocol?
It is the best way to start. If you do not have one, the front desk asks the surgeon's office for it before your first visit.
What if my exam does not match the protocol?
We call your surgeon's office before changing anything, and write down what was agreed.
Will you tell my surgeon what you find?
Yes. A written note goes after your first visit, whenever the plan changes and when you finish.
Sent by your surgeon?
Book your first visit, or ask the front desk what we need from the office.