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The aim of this study was to survey hand and wrist surgeons regarding their recommended postoperative rehabilitation protocols following TFCC foveal repair surgery. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Methods: Australian hand and wrist surgeons were invited to complete a descriptive survey containing 10 questions. Questions included clinical recommendations for wrist and forearm immobilisation, range of motion (ROM) exercise timeframes and surgeon experience of TFCC rupture. Descriptive statistics and between-group (TFCC rupture vs. no-rupture) comparisons (Pearson\u2019s Chi<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>) were calculated. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Results: Thirty-one surgeons completed the survey. Recommendations for post-surgery immobilisation ranged from \u2018not required\u2019 to 8 weeks (mode 6 weeks). Wrist and forearm ROM commencement time ranged from \u2018immediately\u2019 to \u2018later than 8 weeks\u2019 (mode 6 weeks). The most recommended orthosis was a \u2018sugar-tong\u2019 (57%). Thirty-seven percent (37%) reported experience of post-surgery re-rupture. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Conclusions: While surgeon recommendations varied, the majority recommended 4- to 6-week timeframe for immobilisation and ROM exercise commencement. 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