The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery
The post surgical care of the CMC arthritis patient: recurring guest Macy Stonner returns!
Sep 17, 2023
Macy Stonner, a renowned expert in CMC arthritis and post-surgical care, returns to share her valuable insights. The discussion dives into the complexities of post-surgical rehabilitation, addressing the ideal duration of immobilization after surgeries. Macy highlights the importance of personalized recovery strategies to enhance long-term outcomes while managing pain. Key exercises for rehabilitation between six to twelve weeks post-operation are also emphasized, along with novel treatment options like denervation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care.
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- A tailored approach to post-surgical care, including thorough assessments, significantly enhances recovery outcomes for patients with CMC arthritis.
- Understanding and applying different neuroma treatment techniques, TMR and RPNI, is essential for surgeons to optimize patient-specific care.
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Macy Stoner, a recognized occupational therapist, shares her experiences and insights on the complexities of hand surgery rehabilitation. She emphasizes the importance of a tailored approach to patient care, particularly for those undergoing surgeries like the ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI). Macy notes that a thorough assessment of the patient's thumb's posture post-surgery is crucial in determining the best immobilization and rehabilitation strategy. This individualized care can significantly impact the recovery process, allowing patients to achieve optimal outcomes by considering their unique anatomical and functional needs.
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