Had the surgeries for the hand infection then fell 3 weeks later when my bad knee let go, catching myself directly on the incision site.
Had the EMG/NCS (nerve tests) Friday and felt like s*** since then.
Went to the surgeon & got the results back today.
1. lots of scar tissue around the nerves in the hand. This is causing a load of continuing pain.
2. the fall did other damage resulting in a cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck).
Next: increase meds, get an MRI, use a nerve stimulator and 3+ months of physical therapy. Could also end up having cortisone injections or nerve blocks in the neck.
Future: if no significant benefit from the above then surgery on the hand to remove the scar tissue & do a carpal tunnel release. Also could end up with surgery on the neck to relieve the pinched nerve (depends on the MRI results).
Looks like a fun spring/summer
Dr. Mordrid
Had the EMG/NCS (nerve tests) Friday and felt like s*** since then.
Went to the surgeon & got the results back today.
1. lots of scar tissue around the nerves in the hand. This is causing a load of continuing pain.
2. the fall did other damage resulting in a cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck).
Next: increase meds, get an MRI, use a nerve stimulator and 3+ months of physical therapy. Could also end up having cortisone injections or nerve blocks in the neck.
Future: if no significant benefit from the above then surgery on the hand to remove the scar tissue & do a carpal tunnel release. Also could end up with surgery on the neck to relieve the pinched nerve (depends on the MRI results).
Looks like a fun spring/summer
Dr. Mordrid
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