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This depends on the type of surgery you need. Procedure times range from 20 minutes to two hours.

A majority of our hand surgery patients go home after their procedure. Most do not need to stay overnight in the hospital.

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It depends on your surgery. Most hand surgeries can be performed using only local anesthesia. The hand or finger is injected with lidocaine and the patient does not need to be under sedation.

Local anesthesia comes with benefits. It skips preoperative physicals and testing that are required for sedation. Patients can go home after their surgery and do not need to miss breakfast or interrupt their medication regimen. We’ve performed thousands of hand surgeries using only local anesthesia and most patients rate the experience as better or the same as going to a dentist appointment.

If you prefer some type of sedation for anxiety or would prefer not to be awake during your surgery, talk to your surgeon. We offer sedation for patients who would prefer it.

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Every surgery is different. Some patients may return to regular activities like typing or writing within days. Others may take weeks or months to fully recover. Talk to your hand surgery team about how you can improve your recovery time.

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We’ll apply a bandage or splint to the affected fingers after your surgery. You should move your other fingers to avoid stiffness. Your surgeon will have specific recommendations for you based on your surgery.

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The easiest way to reduce swelling is to elevate your hand and wrist. Try to keep the affected hand at the level of your heart or higher as much as possible.

Too much activity can also contribute to swelling. Make sure to rest your hand and wrist after the operation.

To reduce pain after your surgery, try:

• Alternating over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications with acetaminophen
• Keeping your hand elevated at or above your heart
• Placing an ice pack under your armpit, which will delay the nerves’ messages of pain from getting to your brain
• Resting when possible

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