The hand SAGA part 5

First Visit with the New Physical Therapist.12-18-08
Ok.. so now I have had two people outright ask my why on earth I had a carpal tunnel surgery done.
the 12 times she said or asked or was in utter disbelief that I had the carpal tunnel procedure was something to see.

My new PT had a fit.. I mean and absolute fit that I had a suregery that was not needed.. that there was NOTHIING in any of my reports and labs that indicated that I needed it at all.

I also found out today that the Dr. who did my surgery, Dr. U. OWNS the physical Therapy place that he sent me to.. that I am not the first person my new PT place has seen from this group. That there have been patients that have been going to my new place.. then were referred to see Dr. U., and told that they HAD to go to the PT place that I was sent to initially.

I also had the third person tell me that I did NOT have a 3mm gap between my scaphoid and lunate. that if I had a gap that big, it would have shown up on just plain ole x-rays.. but I had two MRI's and one with contrast dye in it.. that there would be no mistaking it.. and NO ONE can see it.

another three hour visit to cover what has happened and then to discuss what we are going to do. The PT is not optimistic that I can go without the Ulna Osteotomy, but is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid it..
The main goal for me to go there twice a week is to use the topical anti-inflamatory meds with the ultrasound and electrode things and get the swelling down..
The PT and the new Dr. both want to see what is really going on in there after the swelling is down because it can make things worse or hide things that are really wrong.

I am not to do any strength building exercises, just mobility ones.. I am not to do much gripping .. they put me in a brace that will support my thumb, and if I need to put the other wrist brace on for the ulna side then I am to switch them out. I am to use heat on it at home.. NO CRAFTING.. avoid all small pinching movements. Nothing that requires alot of stress or activity on the thumb and forefinger.

So that is where we are at..
Been through scared, and crying upset, and confused, and mad as all get out, and depressed,

OH.. did I happen to mention that I am really REALLY F R U S T R A T E D!!

OK.. got that out.. have to move forward.. it will get better. that is what I have to keep telling myself.