Handoperation - instructions after

Instructions for treatment of your hand after the operation 
 

1. You must support your hand in a sling for two days.
2. You must not wash your hand until the bandages are removed.
3. You may take off the bandage yourself after five days.
4. Now you can wash your hand again and you may also take a shower.
5. After washing your hand or showering, you should put either a plaster or a gauze dressing on the scar.
6. You were given an elasticated glove after the operation to be used when the bandage was removed. You can wear this over the plaster or dressing.
7. In order to protect the scar, you must put on a clean plaster or dressing on the scar every day.
8. You have been given an appointment at the Plastic Surgery Outpatients Department to have your stitches removed.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Plastic Surgery Outpatients Department, telephone number 070 - 312 44 99.