Tag: fracture

OT

Off topic? Old Toad? Only Today?

No, Occupational Therapy. Gentler than physical therapy and aimed at a somewhat different clientele perhaps, I had my first of many sessions to come. Being immobilized for 6 weeks for a fractured left humerus, it is time to get back to my former self as much as possible. Going very slowly, in part because of my own fear and in part because of the long period of non-movement, we have begun with very simple exercises to get joint mobility back right now.

I am doing shoulder, elbow, and wrist exercises. I hurt! I am using my sling for support when I think I need it, and using my fingers to do more and more. I know the process will be slow and tedious, but time is all it takes, along with a bit of grit. I am still typing one-handed, but I hope to begin to change that soon!

Taking a Break

On our first outing on our trip I broke my left arm. We still are unsure how it happened.

We got an ambulance, spent hours in the ER, then came home on the recommendation of ER staff. Viking helped us out. The Icelandic medical personnel were wonderful.

We saw a couple of orthopedists yesterday – we got home in the wee hours of Saturday -as well as had a lovely chat with Jimmy, a retired orthopedic surgeon who is a cousin of my SIL.

Nothing malignant seen, but I have a lovely comminuted spiral fracture of my lower humerus. No elbow damage it seems as wrist, fingers, and forearm function. I am doing fine but very one-armed, typing with my right hand only. Too much work! Family and friends have been fabulous, too.

So for now, see ya later.

The Fallen

 

Take a dog. Take a turn.  Trip over dog.  Fall forward.  Fall onto your back after hitting the sewing table with your right hand.

Probable broken middle finger on right hand and a broken right wrist, per the local urgent care, but best go see a hand specialist Monday or so, to confirm or deny.

I am right-handed.

Happy Easter!