Klarinet Archive - Posting 001032.txt from 2000/08

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.us>
Subj: RE: [kl] hand surgery - stuck finger
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:04:23 -0400

Yes it is possible that you could sustain damage to your hand and/or finger,
but the likelihood is very slim. I have had many surgeries to hands,
elbows, mouth and face without having any lasting difficulties. Surgical
outcomes have improved tremendously in the last decade. Hope this relieves
your anxiety a little.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland 21012 USA
nebuckman@-----.us

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim at PSU [SMTP:jam62@-----.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 9:05 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Cc: James A. McGlinchey
> Subject: [kl] hand surgery - stuck finger
>
> I'm soon going to have some surgery done on my left hand to relieve a
> 'trigger finger'
> problem. When I wake up in the morning, I can't extend the middle finger
> of
> my left hand
> without using my right hand to peel it back. After an hour or so the
> finger
> functions
> OK, but I have a constant dull pain in the center of my left palm, in line
> with the affected finger.
>
> I've found a good orthopedic surgeon. He's tried a (OUCH!) cortisone
> injection once,
> which helped the problem for a few weeks, but now it's back, and he's
> recommended surgery to release the tendon sheath the prevents the finger
> form extending. I am scheduled for
> surgery next week.
>
> It may be needless to say, but I will anyway, that I am worried about my
> clarinet
> playing, and how soon I will recover enough to resume playing. I also
> wonder
> if there's
> any risk of permanent damage to my finger.
>
> Has anyone else on this list encountered this problem, and if so, what has
> been your experience? Any kind words will help at this time.
>
> Glinch
>
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