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Until tomorrow: keep your arm in a sling around your neck when you are standing; when lying down, fold a pillow in half, place it by your side and place your arm on it, so that the hand stays above the heart. |
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Until you go to sleep: put an ice bag on the palm of your hand for 20 minutes, stay without for about 40 minutes, then put the ice back for another 20 minutes. |
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In case of pain, it is recommended to take a painkiller tablet. There is no specifically recommended drug other than what you would normally use for a headache. It is however recommended to take at most one tablet every 8 hours after meals. Do not wait until the pain becomes too strong, if it starts, it is better to fight it right away. |
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For two days: every 15 minutes it is advisable to raise the hand over the head and perform 10 movements of opening and closing the fingers, even if this is a little painful. This operation is important to help decrease the swelling of the hand. |
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From tomorrow: the hand can be used normally, without any limitation of movement or effort, you can drive the car, lift weights, ride a bike,… |
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The dressing should be kept as it is for 15 days. It should be kept dry until it is removed after 15 days by appointment. |
