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Physical therapy, starting with gentle flexing exercises, will be prescribed. Patients who have a splint typically start therapy a few weeks later than those who do not.
The patient will need help with everyday activities, such as driving, shopping, bathing, meal preparation, and household chores, for up to six weeks.
Some patients may begin to regain function of the elbow as soon as 12 weeks after surgery, although additional recovery can take up to a year.
The patient should not lift more than five pounds with the operated arm, even when fully recovered.
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