It's time for me to join this wrist fracture group. I fell (May 16) when I missed the final step while going down a series of short stairs. I landed on my left wrist, and it is fractured. Fortunately, I didn't hit my head or break anything else - and my left is not my dominant side. This is a hit to my ego because I hike and have gone up and down many rugged rocky mountain trails, but it was the beautiful marble steps that caught me off guard. Just shows how quickly these things happen.
I'm wearing a splint that was applied in the ER when bones were adjusted under sedation. I will see orthopedic dept later this week for second time to get next set of X-rays. Current plan is 3 weeks in splint since it is holding everything in place with satisfactory healing. After that I will get a cast that is below elbow, removable brace...
Does anyone have any tips or hints that might help me as I move forward? when were you able to begin finger or hand exercises?

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