Surgical Follow Up
Right after bandage removal
Went to Dartmouth this morning. The techs removed Kaitie’s cast and bandages. It’s swollen but not bad at all. A quick trip for some X-Rays and back to get the stitches out. That made Kaitie a little queasy but just for a few seconds.
Dr. Warhold reviewed the X-Rays with us. The screws are holding well and the fractures are still very well aligned. Finger motion is limited due to stiffness but no scissoring. All good news.
Back from X-Ray & Stitches coming out!!
Next step …. Not a cast!!! A custom made splint that’s removable!! During the fabrication of the splint, the Hand Therapist went over Kaitie’s exercises and gave her a goal to reach by her follow up on Feb 24th. She has to touch her fingers to her palm. Right now she can hardly bend her fingers at all. She has some work ahead of her.
Custom Molded Removable Splint
So she’s restricted still. No contacts sports or running. She can use the BowFlex for her legs and the stationary bicycle. Not the treadmill….what if she falls? Doctor’s orders.
Thanks to everyone that has left comments and Get Well notes. Special Thanks to the the teachers that have accomodated Kaitie’s abscences for surgery and appointments.
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