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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) Distal Radius Recovery
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Did you get the second opinion? If so, what did he/she say? I'm thinking of getting a second opinion as well just to ease my mind about not being able to do supination.
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Update (in case you didn't see this already):
I got a 2nd opinion and this surgeon only does surgery on hand/wrist/elbow and is rated as a top doctor locally.
He knew something was wrong right away and set me up for an ultrasound the day of the appointment. They determined that I have a compressed median nerve (which has caused acute, severe carpal tunnel symptoms). This is apparently common in fractures that result from forceful falls.
He said I would not benefit from OT until this is resolved. I tried a 5-day trial of steroid pills, but this did not work. I could have tried a steroid injection, but positive outcomes from injections don't tend to hold over time, so I am going to have carpal tunnel release surgery which releases the compressed median nerve.
I am so glad I did not follow the advice given to me by the PA who worked with my surgeon and instead sought out a 2nd opinion. I would recommend this to anyone who is concerned about their recovery and/or care plan.