DIGITAL NERVE REPAIR

· You have had small nerve repaired in your finger/thumb.

· A splint will have been made for you to wear at all times for the next 3 weeks.  This will protect your hand and help the nerve to heal.

· If your hand is swelling then keep it up in the air as much as possible.

· You will be given some exercises to do to help stop your fingers from becoming stiff, and to also help make your finger less tender.

Exercises:    Do these every hour in your splint

1. Bend your finger down fully and make a fist, then straighten it back to the level of the splint.  Use your other hand to help if needed.  Repeat x 20.

2. Massage your scar (once the wounds have healed and your stitches have been removed). X 5 minutes.

3. Using a finger of your other hand, rapidly tap lightly over the most sensitive area of your finger.  Do this for 3 minutes.  This will help make your finger less sensitive.

4. Move all the other fingers/wrist/elbow/shoulder through a full range to prevent them becoming stiff.

DO….

· Do your exercises regularly
· Do keep your splint on all the time

DO NOT……

· Do not get your wound wet whilst your stitches are still in.