We really don't know what it looks like under there, but the outside is not ll that nice looking.
I understood the Dr to say that he got a 90 degree bend to the wrist/fingers....that is instead of the complete fist curl he did have. I hope that in 8 hrs he will be able to handle the pain with other meds.
We will be staying overnight and we hope to be home on Sat.
Pray for grandma and grandpa as they keep the other children.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Out of Surgery
Just thought I'd let you know...after 5 hrs of surgery and having quite a bit of pain....they put him back out for a little bit and gave him a nerve block for the arm. When he woke up this time he felt much better.
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Gasp! That looks so barbaric and painful. Poor kiddo!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for him, Chris...and your family.
Blessings to YOU!
My son had a similar contraption on his leg. The pain settled quite quickly with the biggest issue for awhile being anticipation of pain and therefore a fear response. Then- he was good to go, riding his bike (still had training wheels), climbing a play structure etc. After awhile he was even using the frame as a handle to lift his leg. Those first days look and feel awful but once it settles it should be okay. Trick is not to let the doctors be too aggressive with the pin rotations. Not sure what they do with hands but slower is better. Gives more time for the muscles, tendons, nerves etc to stretch as well. My son as encouraged to swim in chlorinated pools once the initial few weeks had passed. Great way to clean the pin sites and get exercise.
ReplyDeleteBest- Ellen
best thing also is to maintain the pain meds on a regular schedule to keep it under control. Natalie had a lot of pain the first two or three days and then it got better and we dropped the codeine. how long will he have the fixator?
ReplyDeleteSo glad he is out and hopefully home by now. I have been praying for you and for him!!
ReplyDeleteTake care!! Miss yoU!