anyone heard of 'Pyrocarbon Adaptive Proximal Scaphoid Implant (APSI).' for treatment of SNAC?
i just read a study article about it dated jun of 2013. there were positive results for all the patients in the study, without need for fusion of the joint. i knew that it had been explored in the past with mixed results, but this is recent, and sounded very positive. ive been holding off on surgery, because i dont want to lose what range of motion i have left.
i look forward to any new developements on this front.....
I surf all the time since four corner fusion surgery. My hand hurts at times but not too bad. Its a little tougher popping up but you learn to adapt. Had the procedure three years ago come end of May. At 57 years old I am still riding a short board 6' 2". Would probably be easier if you ride a fun shape or longboard. Bottom line is if you want to do something bad enough you find a way. Good luck with your situation.
Can you still surf with your scapnoid injury? Have you after surgery from the four corner fusion?
I am an avid surfer, and broke my scapnoid. It didn't reheal after the complete fracture, and was split in half. After being pinned, it didn't heal. I got hit by a car on my bicycle.
Hi ,august 9 th had my 4-corner fusion and scaphoid excision plus work on nerves as well.
Had a car accident in the past.
My dearest hobby is icehockey and I work as an airline captain.
I hope I Can return my profession but I am worried about icehockey- Any hockey players here?
Cheers JA
Hi ,august 9 th had my 4-corner fusion and scaphoid excision plus work on nerves as well.
Had a car accident in the past.
My dearest hobby is icehockey and I work as an airline captain.
I hope I Can return my profession but I am worried about icehockey- Any hockey players here?
Cheers JA
I bet you moved your fingers very little post-surgery. That will make them stiffen up. I bent mine back and forth several times a day from the day after surgery onward and never had any stiffness in my fingers at all. It should loosen back up though from what I have heard but it might take a bit.