Hello, 'just an update to report excellent recovery/function at about 15 weeks post LRTI. I haven't gotten any updates from this thread for at least a month, so hoping that everyone is doing well. My...
Hi Kathi - That is great news! It sounds like you are coming out the other side of the wormhole. I'm still in the middle - just starting therapy with some pain...lots of ibuprofen and heat for me. I...
It sound like you have little to lose. Regaining strength is one of rehab's purposes. The problem is that it takes time especially after splinting. I can see where the pressure would be mostly on...
Ouch @Dentalgal.It hurts just to read this! I am curious as to why she does not anticipate a full recovery - the surgery has a high success rate. It's >98% I think. But it sounds as if you have a lot...
Dentalgal, I don't know anything about the mucous cyst. But all I can say about the LRTI is that I wish I'd had it done two years ago. I read too many horror stories on the internet describing...
Hello, Dentalgal, and welcome! Do you know exactly what surgery you'll be having? Is it the LRTI? If you're having bone on bone pain, you might be surprised how much relief you will get from having...
an update for me: Three weeks post op today and pain free (non dominant hand). The incisions closed cleanly and smoothly. There's some anesthesia (numbness) on the inside of my thumb, which is common...
Hi Kathi - I'm really sorry that you're still having pain a month out. It's discouraging, I know. My hand therapist is amazed that I'm comfortable and says that most people are not at this point (3...
hi Cannoka - Alas, it is a long recovery. when did you have your surgery? Are you having trouble typing with the splint on? Did you have a full circular cast on at first? (Mine was a split splint...
That is great news, Bryant. So your immediate post op recovery was not difficult? I'm glad to hear this after reading so many horror stories. I'm wondering if they are exaggerated? or had...
Hello fellow hand surgery recoverers (or anticipators). I'm starting a new thread to trade recovery experiences and progress. I'm anticipating surgery in mid-March and (living alone) am trying to...
Hello fellow hand surgery recoverers (or anticipators). I'm happy to see the new thread and will probably lurk mostly. I'm anticipating surgery in February and (living alone) am trying to work out...