Elbow & Hand

Dr. Patrick Olson Basal Joint Arthroplasty Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 Keep post-operative dressing clean, dry, and in place until post-op visit Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart Early active motion at the thumb IP (tip of thumb) joint May use hand for very light activities of daily living, such as eating, […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. Cubital Tunnel Release Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 No lifting greater than 1-2 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing and writing Range of motion (hand, wrist and elbow) is encouraged and very important Day 0-2 Keep post-operative dressing in place (ace wrap) Keep […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. DeQuervain’s Release Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 No lifting greater than 1-2 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing and writing Make a fist 5 times an hour while awake; finger motion (full extension and flexion) is important for all fingers. Keep hand elevated […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. & M. Daniel Hatch, M.D. Distal Biceps Repair Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 Keep splint clean, dry and in place until follow-up May wear sling, in addition to splint, if more comfortable No lifting greater than 1-2 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing […]

Download as PDF Week 0-1 Full time use of Post-Operative Splint Weeks 2-6 IROM hinge brace Begin with 50° Extension lock Decrease 10° per week Wrist and hand ROM Active shoulder motion in all planes No Resistance/Lifting No Active Biceps Weeks 7-12 Begin Physical Therapy Active Elbow ROM Active Forearm ROM Manual therapy Begin Low-level […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. & M. Daniel Hatch, M.D. Distal Triceps Repair Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 Keep splint clean, dry and in place until follow-up May wear sling, in addition to splint, if more comfortable No lifting greater than 1-2 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing […]

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Patrick Olson, M.D. & M. Daniel Hatch, M.D. Elbow Fracture Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 Keep splint clean, dry and in place until follow-up May wear sling, in addition to splint, if more comfortable No lifting greater than 1-2 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing and writing […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 No lifting greater than 5 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing and writing Keep surgical site clean and dry Day 3 Remove post-operative dressing and keep steri-strips clean, dry, and intact. May place bandaid […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. Extensor Tendon Repair Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Relative Motion Extension Splinting Week 0-1 Post op extension splint Weeks 1-4 Relative motion extension splinting (aka ICAM or yoke splint; do not include wrist) Range of motion as tolerated in splint, no heavy lifting or heavy use with injured hand Week 5 Discontinue splint […]

Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Download PDF What is medial epicondylitis? Medial epicondylitis (or golfer’s elbow) is a common condition affecting the medial (or inside) aspect of the elbow where the flexor/pronator muscles originate, although much less common than lateral epicondylitis. This condition causes medial elbow and forearm pain, especially resisted forearm pronation or wrist flexion. […]

Injuries to the Finger Flexor Pulley Systems Download PDF   Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade IV Injury Pully Strain Complete rupture of A4 or partial rupture of A2 or A3 Complete rupture A2 or A3 Multiple ruptures as A2/A3, A2/A3/A4 or single rupture (A2 or A3) combined with lumbricalis muscles or ligamental trauma) […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. ORIF Distal Radius Fracture Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Days 0-14: Keep post-operative dressing in place Keep dressing clean and dry Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart Make a fist 5 times an hour while awake; finger motion (full extension and flexion) is important for all fingers. May use hand […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. Scapholunate Ligament Repair Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Days 0-14: Keep post-operative dressing in place Keep dressing clean and dry Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart Make a fist 5 times an hour while awake; finger motion (full extension and flexion) is important for all fingers. May use hand for […]

Tennis Elbow(Lateral Epicondylitis) Download PDF What is lateral epicondylitis? Lateral epicondylitis (or tennis elbow) is a common condition affecting the lateral (or outside) aspect of the elbow where the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle originates (see below). The condition causes elbow and forearm pain, especially when lifting or grasping. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. TFCC Repair Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Days 0-14: Keep post-operative dressing in place Keep dressing clean and dry Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart Make a fist 5 times an hour while awake; finger motion (full extension and flexion) is important for all fingers. May use hand for very […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Days 0 – until first Post-Op Apt.: Keep post-operative dressing clean, dry, and in place Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart May use hand for very light activities of daily living, such as eating, writing, typing, getting dressed, and brushing […]

Patrick Olson, M.D. Trigger Finger Release Post-Operative Protocol Download PDF Day 0-14 No lifting greater than 1-2 pounds May do self-care activities as well as light duty work such as typing and writing Make a fist 5 times an hour while awake Take care to avoid over-extending fingers so as to not stress the incision […]

Your doctor may recommend different treatment options depending on your particular symptoms and the severity of your condition. Rest up. Your doctor will likely recommend that you avoid engaging in any activity that causes symptoms or makes your symptoms feel worse. That may mean resting your hand and wrist for a couple of weeks. This […]