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You should rest and allow healing to occur. Walks are OK but avoid strenuous exercise and no swimming. Usually the surgery is not painful but the areas will be tender if bumped.

Frequently antibiotics are prescribed to reduce the chance of infection and pain relief medications are also given. Sometimes nasal irrigations are prescribed to be used up to three times a day and the ward staff will demonstrate how these should be used prior to discharge.

Try not to get the splint wet as it will come off, avoid water directly onto wounds.