Post-op fracture (finger, hand, or wrist)
You had a fracture stabilized with surgery (pins, plates, or screws).
Clinician clearance recommended before strengthening
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Distal radius, metacarpal, or finger fracture with fixation
- Cleared by surgeon for AROM but not yet for strengthening
- May still wear a removable splint
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Early: protect adjacent joints, manage swelling, move uninvolved joints.
- After AROM clearance: tendon glides, joint blocking, gentle wrist or finger motion.
- After strength clearance: graded grip and load progression.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Holds grip and weight-bearing until clearance is confirmed.
- Prioritizes adjacent-joint motion and edema control early.
- Watches for new deformity or sudden loss of motion as red flags.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Flares: prioritize protocol messaging to your surgical team before escalating home exercises.
- Workload: the app biases smaller doses while post-op personas are active.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
Sources
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