Post Surgical Rehabilitation following Muscle/Ligament Surgery
•Child is placed into splint/cast in the OR by the surgeon. •Splint/cast wearing times vary among surgeons and cases (age of child, etc).  Always refer back to surgeon if parent is unsure of wearing schedule. •Need to explain to parent that child is immobilized both for healing and pain control. •Older children(12+) may have a pillow splint at a 80-90 degree angle to prevent numbness
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