Dr. Colin M. Jackson
 
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​                               CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS: Printable copy: Carpal Tunnel Release Post-Op Instructions 
  • Do not remove splint/ dressing for the first 72 hours.      
  • Remove dressing after 72 hours. Replace with clean dry dressing.  It is OK to shower and get wet after 72 hours, but DO NOT soak until sutures are removed.
  • Keep wound clean and dry.  Cover with small bandaid until sutures removed.
  •  Keep extremity elevated above the level of the heart for 3-4 days.
  • Ice the extremity (20 minutes at a time) for the first few days to reduce swelling.
  • Do not use a sling.
  • Rest the extremity on pillows and while sleeping.
  • Take Advil, Tylenol, or Tylenol #3's as tolerated for extra pain control (do not combine Tylenol and Tylenol #3's at the same time)

Contact my office, your GP, or go to the emergency room if:
  • You have unbearable pain, not controlled with the above methods.
  • You have ongoing drainage after 48 hours.
  • You have increased swelling and redness tracking up the extremity.
  • You develop a high fever in the first few days after surgery.
 
CHECK LIST:
□ Prescription ____________________________________
□ Physiotherapy                □ Patient  Choice                 □ Other ________
□ Self Physio
 
FOLLOW UP: If you are unsure where your follow up appointment is, please call our office to confirm at: 604-588-6528 Ext. 1
□ Family Doctor:  10-14 days post-surgery (patient to make appointment) for sutures and wound check.
□ Dr. Jackson:
            Location: □ Ortho Cast Clinic - Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, 2nd Floor (9750 140th St. Surrey, BC)
                             □ Office - 13737 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC
                             □ Call for Appointment: 778-547-6091
 
X-Ray:   □ NO       □ YES            Views: _____________________________________________
 
Note: All “forms” (workplace, WCB, ICBC, etc.) should be dropped off at the office.  There is a charge.  Allow 3 weeks for completion.
Suite 607
13737 96th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3V 0C6

Phone:  778-547-6091
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