Hand Surgery Recovery Time. This will usually be after about three weeks but it may be longer if you ve had a skin graft. If you can do your job without using the affected hand you may be able to return to work 1 or 2 days after surgery.
There may be some restrictions placed on activities and work after the surgery. The best hand surgeons will also ensure through careful surgical planning and superb surgical technique that your recovery is uneventful and your hand surgery recovery time is as quick as possible. Postoperative protocol and recovery timeline first month.
Going home after hand.
Your hand therapist or surgeon will be able to give you a more detailed estimate of your likely recovery time. Your hand may be immobilized in a bandage or splint after surgery. If you had surgery you might have a cast rather of a splint. There may be some restrictions placed on activities and work after the surgery.