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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 17 6:36pm | Replies (101)
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It is called CMC repair. The newer technique is called the tightrope, which doesn't use any tendon, which simplifies both surgery and healing. About 6 weeks the hand can be used for routine, but not heavy tasks. My advice is non-dominant hand first so it will be as strong as possible to sub for the dominant one when the time comes.
For sure count on hiring someone to throw bales, fix fences, etc for a good 3 months. Even now, I wear braces on both hands for heavy tasks like hauling dirt and rocks, hammering, etc.
Does this help? You can easily Google to see the technique.
Sue
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Thanks, Sue that was a fast reply. As my daughter would saw as we drove to town 6 miles, wow that was a fast ride to town. He has been doing I guess the tightrope for over three years. Are you in a sling for a while? How much PT did you have to go to? Sorry for all the questions? I do not know anyone who has had the surgery performed. All new hires are younger and not much hand pipetting for them. The machines do the work now. For me, the damage was done a long time ago. Being retired will help and no sheep chores since we sold the whole flock which we have had since 1979. I am sad but when your hands and arms are giving out after all these years and chores are getting harder especially during lambing, you have to cut back. Stay connected I love the feedback KLH.