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| Name | Trigger Finger Release Surgery - Post Surgery Care Advice |
| Video Uploader | Video From National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore |
| Upload Date | This Video Uploaded At 03-10-2022 02:22:01 |
| Video Discription | NUH occupational therapist shares post trigger finger release surgery care advice and ways to reduce swelling, improve flexibility with scar massage, etc. Tips to facilitate your recovery after surgery: 1) Use your hand and affected finger to do light tasks like combing, holding cutleries, wearing clothes, etc. as keeping your hand active will help reduce swelling and prevent stiffness 2) Remember to keep your bandaged hand clean and dry at all times; cover it with plastic bag secured with tape during showering. 3) For 2 to 3 days after surgery, whenever you are seated, elevate your hand above your heart to reduce swelling. 4) Don’t be afraid to move your affected finger after surgery! Start doing the finger exercises you learn from your therapist right away. 5) Scar tissue may limit your motion, function or is painful with touch. After your stitches have been removed, start doing the scar massage your therapist has taught you. 6) Seek medical attention immediately if you develop the following after the surgery: - Fever of 38 degrees Celsius or more - New or different coloured discharge - Moderate to extreme pain at surgical wound - Chest pain or shortness of breath - Rapid heartbeat - Light-headedness - Dizziness 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - About the wound 00:40 - Type of light daily activities allowed 00:57 - Activities to avoid while wound heals 01:33 - Return to work 01:52 - Wound care 02:10 - Showering tips 02:23 - Removal of stitches 02:49 - Management of pain and swelling 03:19 - Finger exercise: Isolated tendon gliding exercise 03:58 - Finger exercise: Hook then full fist 04:20 - Scar massage & stretching 05:32 - Post-surgery symptoms to look out for For an appointment with NUH, visit https://www.nuh.com.sg/patients-visitors/Appointments/Pages/default.aspx Follow NUH on social media: Subscribe to NUH's Youtube channel and visit us at https://www.nuh.com.sg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalUniversityHospital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuhig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-university-hospital About National University Hospital (NUH) (Singapore): NUH is Singapore's major tertiary hospital and referral centre with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties. It is the only public hospital in Singapore to offer a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children as well as paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme, in addition to kidney, liver and pancreas transplantations for adults. BLqui9aB07o |
| Category | Education |
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