Trigger finger
I have been suffering from a trigger finger in my right hand for quite some time. It's getting fixed today. I had three options. 1. wait and see (I have done that) 2. steroid injections (no guarantee) 3. a simple surgery (at 1:00 this afternoon).
I had this done years ago to the thumb on my left hand. It was relatively painless and recovery was quick. This one bothers me much more because it has caused me to loose the strength in my hand. I think I could have become ambidextrous eventually.
Update- surgery went well. After the numbing anesthetic wore off there was very little pain and some stiffness. I need to make a fist 30-50 times per hour and keep it elevated as much as possible. That part is easy. What does seem impossible is that the original dressing must be kept dry for 2 entire weeks.
I had this done years ago to the thumb on my left hand. It was relatively painless and recovery was quick. This one bothers me much more because it has caused me to loose the strength in my hand. I think I could have become ambidextrous eventually.
Update- surgery went well. After the numbing anesthetic wore off there was very little pain and some stiffness. I need to make a fist 30-50 times per hour and keep it elevated as much as possible. That part is easy. What does seem impossible is that the original dressing must be kept dry for 2 entire weeks.
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| All this for a 1.5 inch incision! |
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