Rsser's accident.

[NeilS]

Downside is there's been some collapse in the knitting together and the alignment is less than ideal. Choices are to have a 3rd op to fit a 2nd plate, and there are some significant risks there, or leave it, with risks of loss of flexion, carpal bone problems and arthritis down the track.

Darn!.... or should that be Knit! ?

Not having any expertise or experience, can't comment on your options. However, I'm always amazed at what people can do with less than the usual range of extremities and movements.

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[rsser]

Nice pun Neil!

an upside of 'do nothing' might be increased extension, which may make riding the sportsbike easier on the right hand

[bobsreturn2003]

its bloody hard to find a doc thats not just practising . had a broken wrist years ago ,from a bowl that exploded on the lathe ! was mended first bent and plastered , mounted a winge and got it re broken straight with a plate . they offered to remove plate ,but too much golden staff about at the time . came good and lifted weights to get it right . then put fishing rod grip on most chisels to cut out vibration . the treatment choice is yours you wear the results .get the best advice you can hopefully positive . ps they used a crappy black and decker screwdriver to put the screws in . why not a makita??best wishes Bob

[Gingermick]

ern, mate, you're just gonna have to bite the bullet and get a naked bike, much easier on the wrist.

[tea lady]

Ern GougeHands... Has a nice ring to it!

The woodcut replaceable tips might work even better imagine that - carrying a skew, detail, rougher and two bowl gouges on one hand

I'd get it fixed properly. If you are the type of person who uses their hands ya need to get it fixed. Not like you only use a remote. (58 is the new 30. )

[rsser]

Thanks Bob. Yeah, they pumped me full of a/biotics when they put the plate and wires in. Apparently more folk die of golden staf . in Aus than do on the roads

Mick, if I won Tatts I'd shell out for a KTM SM-T. Very funky bike. All that the Yammie TDM 850 promised but never delivered.

T-L: yeah, that's the rub. OTOH getting the wrist sorted while stuck with thumb (hence grip) probs is a bit like reco'ing a car engine by doing the head and leaving the rings alone

[tea lady]

T-L: yeah, that's the rub. OTOH getting the wrist sorted while stuck with thumb (hence grip) probs is a bit like reco'ing a car engine by doing the head and leaving the rings alone

So the thumb is a preexisting thing? (So why doesn't he really want to fix something he didn't do right? ) (But any car would get better millage if the tyres were pumped up.)

[rsser]

Yeah, thumb has chicken wringers' syndrome or somesuch - lax tendons and ligaments. An earlier injury aggravated by XC skiing.

Ironically b4 getting the news about the wrist I was optimistic and wondering about surgery on the thumb as well. Haven't ruled that out but will get a 2nd opinion on the wrist first.

About which there are still q'tns to be answered; why was the developing misalignment not picked up at the X-ray 2 weeks ago? why did the surgeon yesterday recommend Kwire removal in theatre when it could be, and was, done in under a minute in the consulting room? is there any systematic evidence on the outcomes of varying degrees of misalignment? what's the research on risk factors for subsequent surgeries? are there alternatives to a 2nd plate? how do ole pharts pull up cp young fit paitents? what might the negative synergies be between misalignment and chicken wringer's syndrome?

I cld rabbit on further!

[Ozkaban]

Yeah, thumb has chicken wringers' syndrome or somesuch - lax tendons and ligaments. An earlier injury aggravated by XC skiing.

Ironically b4 getting the news about the wrist I was optimistic and wondering about surgery on the thumb as well. Haven't ruled that out but will get a 2nd opinion on the wrist first.

About which there are still q'tns to be answered; why was the developing misalignment not picked up at the X-ray 2 weeks ago? why did the surgeon yesterday recommend Kwire removal in theatre when it could be, and was, done in under a minute in the consulting room?

Sounds like you need to push for answers on this. I hate it when you get conflicting bits of advice on medical matters. Fingers crossed for you...

Cheers,
Dave

[rsser]

Thanks Dave.

Have just edited and added more q'tns; helpful in focusing my interaction with other med prof'ls

Edit: must say it's very nice to have the wires out. Feel like I've got a hand now rather than a bar-b-que rack ;-}

[rsser]

Just seen the physio.

Without x-ray eyes she thinks the alignment looks fine, and the range of joint movement very good given the extent of damage that was done.

She's given me the name of an orthopod who specialises in hand injuries so I can get a 2nd opinion on the need for further surgery.

[NeilS]

..... an orthopod who specialises in hand injuries so I can get a 2nd opinion on the need for further surgery.

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[Ozkaban]

Just seen the physio.

Without x-ray eyes she thinks the alignment looks fine, and the range of joint movement very good given the extent of damage that was done.

She's given me the name of an orthopod who specialises in hand injuries so I can get a 2nd opinion on the need for further surgery.

All sounds like the best news in a while

[rsser]

Yep.

Thanks guys.

No cost to all of this is a big plus, given the Vic no-fault road accident insurance scheme. We pay a hefty levy as part of the annual vehicle reg'n.

[rsser]

Sheet.

Have had a few days of no pain and good nights' sleep, and that's now over due to the new exercise regime.

OK, whatever it takes.

But I snapped at my partner yesterday and am now in the pooh.

Kicking myself, so pls excuse the dumping. No replies nec.

Seems another 6 weeks of bone formation is to be expected - so lots more wearing of the plastic handcuff - and all up recovery can take 6 to 12 months. Bugger!