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Hand and wrist · Early recovery

Protected Hand Elevation After Carpal Tunnel

Protected Hand Elevation After Carpal Tunnel: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Operated hand rests above heart on pillows with wrist neutral and fingers free.

Body region
Hand and wrist
Position
Seated
Equipment
Pillows
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Edema Control

Used in home programs for

  • Postoperative Hand / Elbow Rehabilitation

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