• After the surgery, the hand will be wrapped in a large dressing involving the fingers, hand and wrist. 

• Patients will be asked to keep the hand elevated during the first few post-operative days to prevent swelling. 

• Pain medications will be prescribed and antibiotics if the health care team thinks infection may be a threat. 

NOTE: Patients can have finger replacement surgery as an in-patient, where they stay overnight in the hospital, or as an out-patient, where they are able to go home shortly after the procedure. This depends on how many joints need to be replaced in the hand; how long the procedure will take; how long the surgeon estimates the patient may be in pain after the surgery; and other special patient considerations.