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Multiple Fractures
need help on my case. here is my story:
on 1/27/11 i had a bike xcdent. from the xrays i could c dat there were 2 fractures in the distal phalanx. 1 was right beneath the fingernail n somewhere near my DIP. there was a bone fragment near the DIP n i was told that it was due to a nerve being damaged. my 2nd metacarpal was fractured n twisted.
on 2/01/11 had my surgery.doctor put a hook near the DIP n wires for the metacarpal. hand was heavily bandaged in a pointing position. 1 wk after that bandaged was removed n advised to start therapy since my finger was totaly straight. i could only bend the PIP to abt 20 deg. was given a splint wit the velcros to help pull my finger down.
1 week later MCP able to bend abt 40 deg, PIP 90 deg when MCP is nt bent n DIP abt 3 deg. i had to realy struggle to get the other fingers to touch the palm except for my thumb.
the problem is evrytime i try to bend MCP, PIP would b stiff. DIP will hurt like hell. i was told by therapist that all hand muscles are linked and so by bending the MCP n DIP to make a fist, it will help DIP a little. is this true?
are the pain i feel when bending DIP coming from the muscles or from the fractures?evrytime i try to move DIP it feels like my nail is gonna peel off. is it advisable to keep pushing because im worried that pushing would make the fracture deformed when healed.
m i making good progress? any tips would be appreciated.thank you!!
on 1/27/11 i had a bike xcdent. from the xrays i could c dat there were 2 fractures in the distal phalanx. 1 was right beneath the fingernail n somewhere near my DIP. there was a bone fragment near the DIP n i was told that it was due to a nerve being damaged. my 2nd metacarpal was fractured n twisted.
on 2/01/11 had my surgery.doctor put a hook near the DIP n wires for the metacarpal. hand was heavily bandaged in a pointing position. 1 wk after that bandaged was removed n advised to start therapy since my finger was totaly straight. i could only bend the PIP to abt 20 deg. was given a splint wit the velcros to help pull my finger down.
1 week later MCP able to bend abt 40 deg, PIP 90 deg when MCP is nt bent n DIP abt 3 deg. i had to realy struggle to get the other fingers to touch the palm except for my thumb.
the problem is evrytime i try to bend MCP, PIP would b stiff. DIP will hurt like hell. i was told by therapist that all hand muscles are linked and so by bending the MCP n DIP to make a fist, it will help DIP a little. is this true?
are the pain i feel when bending DIP coming from the muscles or from the fractures?evrytime i try to move DIP it feels like my nail is gonna peel off. is it advisable to keep pushing because im worried that pushing would make the fracture deformed when healed.
m i making good progress? any tips would be appreciated.thank you!!
nah im juz trying to make it as short as possible. typing with the left hand alone is quite a chore...
Not to sound rude, but you are trying to use "big" words mixed with poor grammar and spelling.
I would suggest using regular every day terms, for m any reasons.
But, on to your actual question.
Enjoy your therapy and get serious with it, that's what your hand and fingers need.
Yes, they are right, this is all muscle and soft tissue you are feeling. They need to be stretched and strengthened.
I would suggest using regular every day terms, for m any reasons.
But, on to your actual question.
Enjoy your therapy and get serious with it, that's what your hand and fingers need.
Yes, they are right, this is all muscle and soft tissue you are feeling. They need to be stretched and strengthened.
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