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Been going to physical therapy for treatments. Also applying a dual channel TENS unit (trancutaneous electrical nerve stiumlator) + hot packs several times a day to the left arm & shoulder at home plus doing a lot of tension exercises.
TENS info....
Visited the surgeon today for an updated evaluation.
Results
Pain: considerably decreased and reduced in area to just 50% of my palm and the lower fingers. Sensitivity to pressure way down but not gone....yet. The new skin is still sensitive, but touching it doesn't send me to/through the ceiling anymore.
Drug usage: way down, only needing Vicodin about 1-2 nights a week. Also decreased need for ice packs.
Grip strength: left side increased from 32 lbs a month ago to 95+ lbs today. Right side checks in at 160+ lbs, so some exercise is in order.
High-normal score for males is anything >56 lbs
Thumb-forefinger pinch grip was just 8 lbs on the left but now measures 26 lbs. It's always hung around 32-36 lbs on the right.
Range of motion: increased wrist flexion/extension and finger reach. Still a few problems with accuracy of movement in the 4th and 5th fingers, which mainly affects my typing. Getting better though.
Surgesons decision: If later evaluations are the same or better (she wants to wait 'til March-April) and the MRI isn't to far out of whack then NO SURGERY on either the wrist or neck !!
Dr. Mordrid
TENS info....
Visited the surgeon today for an updated evaluation.
Results
Pain: considerably decreased and reduced in area to just 50% of my palm and the lower fingers. Sensitivity to pressure way down but not gone....yet. The new skin is still sensitive, but touching it doesn't send me to/through the ceiling anymore.
Drug usage: way down, only needing Vicodin about 1-2 nights a week. Also decreased need for ice packs.
Grip strength: left side increased from 32 lbs a month ago to 95+ lbs today. Right side checks in at 160+ lbs, so some exercise is in order.
High-normal score for males is anything >56 lbs
Thumb-forefinger pinch grip was just 8 lbs on the left but now measures 26 lbs. It's always hung around 32-36 lbs on the right.
Range of motion: increased wrist flexion/extension and finger reach. Still a few problems with accuracy of movement in the 4th and 5th fingers, which mainly affects my typing. Getting better though.
Surgesons decision: If later evaluations are the same or better (she wants to wait 'til March-April) and the MRI isn't to far out of whack then NO SURGERY on either the wrist or neck !!
Dr. Mordrid
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early christmas present for me as well.
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