Liver transplant-finger joins locked on my left hand

Posted by grateful76 @grateful76, 17 hours ago

Hello everyone,

I’m now about 3½ years post liver transplant, and I’m incredibly grateful for my transplant and for the gift of a second chance at life.

Around 10 months after my transplant surgery, the middle joints of four fingers on my left hand became locked. Since then, I have not been able to bend those fingers or make a fist with my left hand.

I have been going to Occupational Therapy for my hand. I have also had X-rays and an ultrasound, but so far, they have not shown a clear cause for the problem.

I’m wondering if anyone else who has had a liver transplant has experienced something similar?

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.

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craigcraig | @craigcraig | 15 hours ago

Hi Grateful. I had a liver transplant 2.5 years ago at Mayo Scottsdale. And am also doing about as well as can be expected. I have not had your hand issue nor have heard of that amongst other liver transplant patients I know or talked with. While your hand issue has to be difficult and impactful for life. I am so glad it is not life threatening and that you are still standing . Glad you seem otherwise well and am grateful (as I am ) for your second chance for life and that you have the opportunity to have this challenge and difficult issue. Very best of luck with your hand and in every way ! (----: