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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