This surgery is done by a plastic surgeon when the child is older. We recommend daily exercises that help to keep the muscles and joints moving normally. They are called range of motion exercises. If your child is not able to use muscles in the arm and hand, these muscles will stay weak. The arm may not grow normally, and you may feel tightness in some muscles and joints.
Exercises keep the muscles and joints flexible.
When the nerves start working better, the muscles and joints will be ready to work. An occupational or physical therapist will work with your child. Most parents need to do the range of motion exercises at home with their children two to three times a day for several years.