"Penny S." <
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> Craig Brossman wrote:
> > "Penny S." <
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> >>>> <sigh> off to the hand surgeon for an evaluation.... just don't let it interfere with
> >>>> riding....
> >>
> >> since the splinting didn't take, the plan now is to put a pin internally in the joint for 6-8
> >> weeks. Should be ok for riding but I'd need to wear an external splint in case I wrecked.
> >> Breaking the internal pin would be a Bad Thing. We'll see. It sucks, but it could suck worse.
> >>
> >> Middle finger, first joint. All this from dabbing some glop off the carpet.
> >>
> >> P.
> >>
> > Didn't know about this, sorry to here. Sometimes the only thing worse than surgery is not having
> > it, like in the case of a herniated disc and a pinched nerve. 10 weeks later I feel great and am
> > beginning to get back to my pre-surgery condition.
>
>
http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/images/109Sach_Finger.jpg just pretend it's the middle finger. The
> tendon that holds the finger straight is blown. It catches on everything.. putting my hand in my
> pocket, getting junk out of my purse, putting clothes on/off etc. PLus the tendon is really
> inflamed and the least little bump in excruciating.
>
> shouldn't interfere with riding tho, hasn't yet.
>
> Penny
>
Okay, you've piqued my curiosity. I know that type of injury is common with rock climbers, but
mopping up a spill? What did you do? And what should I avoid doing? You got me worrying here.... I'm
a carpet installer......
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Cameron