Update

On August 24 Ortho said I could remove the splint that I had worn for over 7 weeks. Woo Hoo! The fracture was healed enough that reinjury was not a huge issue. However, with a 3 pound lifting restriction I still had some weeks ahead of me. I was still having so much pain. It was thought to be more nerve related so I took a dose of steroids for a week and continued with therapy. I also recently got issued a TENS unit (it sends electrical impulses to the nerves around the injury) and that has helped tremendously. I still go to Occupational Therapy twice a week (I'm suppose to anyway). My therapist, Patti, ROCKS! Next week I get to test my grip strength again. This is one way to determine when I can be "released". The past 3 months have been quite a test. And, even though I have been able to use my arm more over the past month since removing the splint, I know that I have a little ways to go before a full recovery. The most important thing .......... my boys are home with me and we get through each day the best we can.

Kristi