Delaying hand surgery

[sonny1]

Once the cast came off and PT got underway pretty good, the basal joint (the new one) would have moved fine IF I did not have these other thumb problems. I do not recall the basal joint causing me writing problems, it was my actual thumb. I am right handed, so between the trigger thumb and the IP fusion surgeries that created a lot of stiffness, not to mention that my MCP joint is shot in that hand as well, but I am leaving that alone. As long as you keep moving that basal joint, massaging it, you should be able to write after the cast(s) come off. Ok, well within a few days/weeks. You will still be very sore and stiff, but all things have to get re-introduced.

Depending on what your SSDI decision is for, this may make your case stronger for not returning to work, not sure. If you have other things preventing you from working as well, then this may just be another reason. I can say. when typing and writing at a leisurley (sp) pace is way different than at a work pace, so you may want to take that into account if thinking about going back to work after these surgeries. Your grip, grasp and strength will never be the same as before. I am sure you know that from having CT.

I just won my SSD case due to my hands and all of the surgeries. Additionally, just this past Saturday I received notification from the NYS Retirement system (I worked for the City I live in) that I was approved for Disability retirement and am now officially retired (at age 41) due to my hands. It has been a weird journey that is for sure.


Forgive my double posts, I have tried everything I can think of to get it to stop!!! I have the sensitivitey on my laptop pad set to where I have to almost hit the darn thing for it to post! I am on other forums and it doesn't happen on those! Weird...any suggestions?