{"id":4890,"date":"2025-12-02T19:02:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2025-12-02T19:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:09:08","slug":"wie-lange-muss-man-im-krankenhaus-bleiben-nach-einer-hand-op-dauer-des-stationaeren-aufenthalts-und-einflussfaktoren-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wie-lange-muss-man-im-krankenhaus-bleiben-nach-einer-hand-op-dauer-des-stationaeren-aufenthalts-und-einflussfaktoren-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does one have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery? Duration of inpatient stay and influencing factors."},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4890\" class=\"elementor elementor-4890\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262fff1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"262fff1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b71d4c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b71d4c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57dafd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a57dafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How long does one have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery? 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This question concerns many patients facing surgical procedures on their hand or wrist. The length of hospital stay after hand surgery cannot be determined in general terms, but depends on a variety of medical and organizational factors. Crucially, the complexity of the procedure, the patient&#039;s overall health, and the course of the immediate postoperative phase are all decisive. In many cases, simple hand surgeries can now be performed on an outpatient basis, while more extensive reconstructions or the treatment of complex injuries require a short period of inpatient monitoring. The goal is always to ensure safe and effective care before rehabilitation begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How long does one have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery? Influence of the extent of the surgery.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type and extent of the surgical procedure are the <\/span><b>most important determinants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the duration of the hospital stay. Hand procedures can range from minimally invasive techniques to complex reconstructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Minimally invasive and minor procedures<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many common hand surgeries can now be performed <\/span><b>outpatient<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The procedure can be performed. This means that the patient can usually leave the hospital on the same day, a few hours after the procedure and once the anesthesia has worn off.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of outpatient procedures:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Carpal tunnel release:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Decompression of the median nerve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Opening of the annular bands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Removal of ganglia (bone spurs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As long as no joint capsule needs to be reconstructed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Moderate and reconstructive procedures<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In procedures requiring more intensive aftercare, the placement of drains, or more frequent pain management, a <\/span><b>short inpatient stay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>one to three nights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> necessary. This allows for optimal monitoring of wound healing and blood flow in the operated area.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of 1- to 3-day stays:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Surgery following Dupuytren&#039;s contracture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When large skin flaps or complex fascia removals were necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Fracture treatment (osteosynthesis):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Complex hand or wrist fractures that were stabilized with plates and screws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Scaphoid fracture treatment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Due to the often problematic blood supply to the scaphoid bone, close monitoring is advisable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How long does one have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery? Factors influencing the length of stay.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the type of surgery, other factors that influence the healing process or the risk of complications play a crucial role in the question of whether, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Influencing factor<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Impact on the length of stay<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>General health condition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or severely limited mobility often require longer monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Pain management<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If postoperative pain is difficult to control and special pain catheters or infusions are necessary, this can prolong the hospital stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Complexity of the wound<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For large wound areas, skin grafts or drains, longer inpatient wound monitoring is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Social situation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients who live alone and have no home support for the initial phase, a bridging stay in the hospital may be useful to ensure a safe discharge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Outpatient surgery capability<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinic must ensure that home-based aftercare is guaranteed; otherwise, the stay will be extended.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defined space for an image: [A table that assigns different types of hand surgery (e.g., carpal tunnel, Dupuytren&#039;s contracture, scaphoid fracture) to the typical postoperative lengths of stay (outpatient, 1 day, 3 days).]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>How long does one have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery for complex reconstructions?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially in the case of complex or reconstructive procedures that affect the microcirculation (smallest vessels) or require intensive physiotherapy afterwards, the length of the hospital stay is extended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Complex and microsurgical procedures<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures requiring microsurgical techniques or posing a high risk of complications (especially circulatory issues) require inpatient monitoring. <\/span><b>several days up to a week<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of longer stays (3 to 7 days):<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Replantation of fingers or limbs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here, meticulous monitoring of the vascular connections over several days is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Complex tendon or nerve transplants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The healing process of transplants requires targeted immobilization and monitoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Joint replacement (e.g., finger or wrist prostheses):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These procedures require prolonged pain management and the initiation of early mobilization under inpatient conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The importance of discharge planning<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the question, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Careful discharge planning is essential. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensuring pain therapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The patient must be adequately supplied with pain medication for home use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prescription of assistive devices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes orthoses, splints, or special dressing materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organization of further treatment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The dates for the urgently needed <\/span><b>Hand therapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Occupational therapy\/physiotherapy often needs to be arranged before discharge to avoid delaying the start of therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Procedure following inpatient hand surgery<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical procedure following inpatient hand surgery is designed to immediately identify complications and set the course for successful rehabilitation, which influences the response to them., <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4476 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_114903822_XL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_114903822_XL.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_114903822_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_114903822_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_114903822_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Depositphotos_114903822_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Postoperative monitoring<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately after the procedure, the hand is checked regularly. The following points are the focus of these checks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitoring of blood flow (capillary refill time):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensuring that the fingers are pink and that the blood is circulating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Swelling management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elevate the hand to avoid swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Function test:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In some procedures, gentle, therapeutic movements are performed (e.g., during early functional aftercare).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pain therapy and mobilization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In hospitalized patients, pain management can often be controlled more effectively, for example through peripheral nerve blocks that last for several hours, or through a controlled PCA pump.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>early mobilization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treatment of the unaffected finger is started as soon as possible to prevent general stiffness of the hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The splint or bandage is usually changed in the hand surgeon&#039;s office shortly before discharge or in the first few days afterwards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Legal and organizational aspects of length of stay<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, The decision is guided by medical necessity. However, health policy and organizational factors are also relevant. The German healthcare system prioritizes outpatient treatments, provided they are medically justifiable, in order to use resources efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Outpatient before inpatient<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many hospitals and attending physicians now perform procedures that previously required an overnight stay on an outpatient basis. This only happens under the condition that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No immediate risk of complications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be expected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oral pain therapy secured<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Home care and aftercare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are guaranteed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these criteria are not met, inpatient admission or an extension of the stay is mandatory for reasons of patient safety. The duration, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is therefore always a matter of weighing risks and benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently asked questions about hospital stay after hand surgery<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. How long does one have to stay in the hospital after minimally invasive hand surgery?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the hand surgery was minimally invasive, for example a simple carpal tunnel release or the removal of a ganglion, one usually needs <\/span><b>not remain stationary at all<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Patients can often be discharged a few hours after the procedure, once they have recovered from the anesthesia and the wound has been checked. However, if there are underlying medical conditions or a complex pain situation, an overnight stay in the hospital may be recommended after hand surgery for safety reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. How long does the hospital stay last for a broken wrist?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) that has been surgically treated with plates and screws (osteosynthesis), the hospital stay is usually <\/span><b>one to three nights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This duration is necessary to monitor immediate postoperative swelling and potential circulatory problems, and to initiate effective pain management. The exact time, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This type depends on the condition of the soft tissues and the general condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. What prolongs the length of hospital stay after hand surgery?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length of hospital stay after hand surgery is primarily determined by <\/span><b>Complications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., post-operative bleeding, signs of infection) <\/span><b>Complexity of the intervention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g. microsurgical reconstructions) and the <\/span><b>Patient&#039;s state of health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extended. The need for intensive pain therapy that goes beyond the possibilities of outpatient care can also determine, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Is the length of hospital stay different for children than for adults?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, children often have a longer hospital stay after hand surgery, especially younger children who require general anesthesia. Although wound healing is often faster in children, postoperative pain management and monitoring compliance (adherence to rest instructions) usually require additional care. <\/span><b>short stationary monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of at least one night. Here, safety and observation of waking behavior are priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. How long does one have to stay in the hospital after surgery for Dupuytren&#039;s disease?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The length of hospital stay after surgery for Dupuytren&#039;s disease (conjunctival tearing of the hand) varies depending on the technique used: <\/span><b>Simple needle fasciotomies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are outpatients. At the <\/span><b>open fasciectomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often a hospital stay of <\/span><b>one to two nights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advisable. This serves to optimize pain management and to monitor the large bandage or inserted drain. The question is, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, therefore depends directly on the extent of tissue removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. What happens if home care after hand surgery is not guaranteed?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If home care after hand surgery is not guaranteed and the patient cannot ensure the necessary rest, wound checks or medication intake on their own, the doctor will extend the stay <\/span><b>extend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Intensive discharge planning takes place to organize, for example, care through an outpatient nursing service or a transfer to short-term care. The patient&#039;s safety is always the highest priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Can I drive a car immediately after hand surgery?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you can usually go directly after hand surgery. <\/span><b>not driving a car yourself<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This applies even to outpatient procedures. The after-effects of general or local anesthetic, pain medication, and the limitations imposed by bandages or splints make driving unsafe and are not legally permissible. Always plan for... <\/span><b>An escort or a transport service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the journey home, regardless of whether, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. What role does pain management play during the hospital stay?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain management plays a central role. If postoperative pain is so severe that it cannot be controlled with available oral analgesics, or if special procedures (such as patient-controlled analgesia or regional pain blocks) are required, the patient must remain in the hospital. The duration, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is therefore often linked to the successful control of pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Is a longer hospital stay necessary after joint replacement in the hand?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a longer inpatient stay is necessary after a joint replacement in the hand, such as the implantation of a finger joint prosthesis. <\/span><b>three to five days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is common practice. It serves to intensify pain management, ensure wound healing, and especially... <\/span><b>early, guided mobilization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through hand therapy. Joint replacement requires particularly close monitoring of the first functional steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. How long is one unable to work after being discharged?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of sick leave is significantly longer than the length of hospital stay. Following hand surgery, the duration of sick leave can vary depending on the type of work performed and the procedure. <\/span><b>from two weeks to three months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recovery can take time. For physically demanding professions, the period of incapacity for work can be longer until full hand function is restored. The time spent in the hospital after hand surgery is only the first small step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision, <\/span><b>How long you have to stay in the hospital after hand surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a complex process that always involves the <\/span><b>Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>optimal healing process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The patient&#039;s well-being is the central focus. From outpatient procedures to multi-day stays for complex reconstructions, individualized planning in consultation with the treating hand surgeon is always essential. 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Dauer des station\u00e4ren Aufenthalts und Einflussfaktoren Wie lange muss man im Krankenhaus bleiben nach einer Hand-OP? Diese Frage besch\u00e4ftigt viele Patienten, die vor einem chirurgischen Eingriff an der Hand oder dem Handgelenk stehen. Die Dauer des station\u00e4ren Aufenthalts nach einer Operation an der Hand ist [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4247,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4890"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4969,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4890\/revisions\/4969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handtherapie-kruse.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}