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menu-item-748\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=59\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Post Op<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-72\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=59\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Post Op Instructions<\/a>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-719\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=696\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Carpal Tunnel<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-718\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=698\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Trigger Finger<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-717\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=700\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wrist Fracture<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-716\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=702\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand General<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=704\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elbow Fracture<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-714\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=706\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder Arthroscopy<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-713\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=708\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Thumb CMC Arthroplasty<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-712\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=710\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder Fracture<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-691\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=689\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Rehab<\/a>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1043\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=993\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shoulder Arthroplasty<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1042\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=1010\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1040\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=1023\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Small Cuff Tear<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1041\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=1021\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Large Cuff Tear<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1039\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=1025\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Reverse shoulder<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-71\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=61\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Testimonials<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-70\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=63\" 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This appointment has already been scheduled for you. If you are uncertain of your follow up appointment please contact the office at 561-922-9112.\u00a0 You should also schedule your occupation therapy to begin at 2 or 6 weeks post surgery as directed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or concerns before this appointment, please do not hesitate to call Dr. Lovy\u2019s office at 561-922-9112.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Keep the dressing clean, dry and intact. Your dressing should remain in place until your follow up appointment in 2 weeks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Your sutures will be removed at your 2 week postoperative follow up appointment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Your dressing must remain dry at all times and should be covered when showering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Keep the hand elevated as much as possible, this will minimize swelling and help reduce post operative pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; You may use ice intermittently as well to diminish swelling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Move your thumb\/wrist\/fingers 10 times every hour when awake. It is critical that you FULLY straighten and FULLY bend your fingers into a TIGHT FIST every hour when awake to prevent stiffness and reduce finger swelling.<\/b><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-568 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-03-at-12.11.38-1024x441.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-03-at-12.11.38-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-03-at-12.11.38-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-03-at-12.11.38-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-03-at-12.11.38.png 1166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>&#8211; You may view this video for additional finger exercises:<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><b>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wcPD6BB5TKE<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Do not push, pull, or grasp anything heavy with your operative hand. You may use your operative for light activities as tolerated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Limit weight lifting to approximately a half gallon of milk (5 pounds) for the first 2 weeks after surgery.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>POSTOPERATIVE PAIN CONTROL<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; During surgery you have received a regional (at the shoulder) anesthetic block. Your sensation should return to normal within approximately 12 &#8211; 24 hours. Do not be alarmed if your anesthetic block lasts longer, everyone has slightly different responses to the anesthetic used.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; You should begin taking Acetaminophen (Tylenol) AND Ibuprofen (Motrin\/Advil) on a schedule before your nerve block wears off and before you experience pain<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 1000 mg every 6 hours should be used as your primary pain control. Do not exceed 4000 mg of acetaminophen in a 24 hour period.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Ibuprofen (Motrin\/Advil) 600 mg every 6 hours should be added as a secondary method of pain control to acetaminophen as directed above.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; You can also take 500mg of Vitamin C daily for the next 50 days. This will also help with your postoperative pain control.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; It is best to take pain medication before your pain begins. This will allow you to take less medication yet have better pain relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; For the first 2-3 days after surgery, it is helpful to take your pain medication on a regular schedule and keep pain under control.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; After the first couple days, you should begin to take less pain medication each day until you no longer need any.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICATIONS<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If prescribed, use narcotic medication sparingly. If a narcotic pain medication is prescribed it can cause numerous side effects including nausea, constipation, sedation and confusion.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Narcotics should be used judiciously as they can have serious adverse effects\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Narcotic medication should only be taken for breakthrough pain not controlled by acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Narcotic pain medication should NOT be taken as a first line method of pain control.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Do not operate machinery while on narcotics.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Do not take narcotic pain medication on an empty stomach; this may lead to nausea and vomiting.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Abstain from alcohol while taking narcotic pain medication.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Should not drive, operate heavy machinery, ride motorcycles or ATVs or take other drugs that make you tired or sleepy while taking narcotic pain medication.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Do not participate in dangerous activity while taking narcotic pain medication, as it can decrease your ability to make safe decisions\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; May cause constipation requiring a stool softener while narcotic pain medication is being used.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-779735a8 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"779735a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bd01ee7\" data-id=\"5bd01ee7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39eaa913 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39eaa913\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndrew Lovy MD &#8211; All rights reserved @2023\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fcc3317\" data-id=\"fcc3317\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bbf85c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bbf85c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=858\">Disclaimer<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f6ae2d9\" data-id=\"3f6ae2d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f6f0dc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f6f0dc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/andrewlovymd.com\/?page_id=843\">Accessibility<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wrist Fracture &#8211; Post Op POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS You will have a follow up with Dr. Lovy in approximately 2 weeks. 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