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SERA App: How to Manage Swelling After Surgery (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This guide helps patients manage expected swelling in their arm, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers after surgery. It provides two practical techniques: gentle upward massage from wrist to shoulder (performed 10 times every 2 hours) and proper arm elevation using pillows and cushions in different positions. The material gives clear instructions for positioning while lying down and sitting to keep the hand higher than the elbow, helping reduce post-surgical swelling effectively.
This article was updated in 2026.