Good news = No surgery (for now) and my splint is not up to my elbow!!!
Bad news = I have to wear this splint (or keep the top knuckle of my completely finger straight 100% of the time for 8 weeks (sorry about the picture, not the greatest I know).
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I am allowed to shower with this splint on & I have to take the splint off 2 times a day so my skin doesn't get "gross," but when I take it off I absolutely can not let my finger "droop" or else I have to restart my 8 weeks all over again (boy did they drill that into my head!) If I follow their plan then my severed ligament (it is completely severed) will just re-attach itself to the bone (95% of the time). The fact that it can just re-attach itself to my bone is pretty amazing if you ask me.
Apparently surgery is only necessary 5% of the time & usually only when a person doesn't wear their splint 100% of the time & the ligament can't repair itself so the finger permanently droops. I plan to not have surgery.
I can do anything I want as long as I don't let my finger droop, which isn't too bad, but does mean no more softball and I will have significant trouble typing the letters A, Z, & Q, although "A" is the only "real" letter used. Also, I should be fixed prior to snowboarding season (unless I have another iPhone accident....LOL!)
And for those of you keeping score, so far it is
Internet 1 (8 weeks in splint)
Instacare 0 (surgery)
......When looking for treatment plans for hand injuries. Also....I'm still not sure why Instacare felt I needed a cast up to my elbow.....that should be worth negative points for the them :)
5 comments:
I am glad the recovery plan is a good one! The pinky splint don't look too bad.... who knows, maybe you will start a new fashion statement.
Instacare places have not been my favorite. They either go way over board or are not thorough enough.
We still need to go to lunch! I want to see the pinky splint!!
I can't believe that happened to you! What are the odds? I tagged you on my blog so check it out! Unless you have already done this one. I am new to the blogging world!
You really have some unique stories. You could start a reality show! Isn't that what you've always dreamed of?
I do hope your pinky feels better. Keep it straight!
Jen, you seriously kill me! Glad to know there will be no surgery needed.
Jen, I'm so sad about your pinky. The splint looks kind of annoying, I hope your are coping OK.
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