Wrist Issues?

A little background first. about 10 years ago I fell off a longboard doing 20-25 mph and caught myself with my hands. My wrist hurt for ~10 months after but I didnt have health insurance to get it looked at. It hurt off and on and would away within a few weeks.

Fast forward to 1 month ago and the pain got so bad and stayed that I finally got it looked at. We decided to try and do a cortisone shot into the painful area. It turns out I did break my pinky finger bone, but the part of it that is with the palm. It dulled the pain for about 1.5 weeks. The pain goes from the right side of my right hand down through my forearm and through my wrist. The xrays that we did showed that I had a longer ulna than radius. Any ideas? I have my followup in 3 days and I want to be able to do the right thing and finally get this figured out.

I'm hoping its not that. It seems to be centered around my wrist/lower hand and I broke my 4th metacarpal near my knuckle. So who knows. Im just getting nervous for my doctors appointment because of how much a possible surgery would upset my life right now.

I'll be hoping for a successful surgery and a strong, speedy recovery for you!

My suggestion...if it is your dominant hand...start practicing using your other hand now! Brushing hair, brushing teeth, toileting, etc. I had all of my wrist surgeries back before menopause and it was rather tricky, doing all that needed to be done, if you get my drift.

I also got a short haircut before surgery, to make it easier to wash it one handed, and no need for blow drying/styling.

Precut veggies and put them in baggies. Precut meats before freezing. Plan simple meals and shop ahead of time.

I got a basket that I would put my phone, cigarettes & lighter, etc. so that I could carry these small things easier with one hand.

Make up was another challenge, one handed.

Make sure you have enough 'pull on' clothes...buttons, zippers, snaps...can all be challenging! Slip on shoes, too!

I had a nerve block done, which kept me from feeling the worst post op pain for the first 3 days. Something to consider if you're worried about using pain killers. Talk with your surgeon ahead of time.