Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hello, everyone. I wanted to update you all on my condition. It has been just a little over two weeks, since my right Carpal Tunnel Release surgery. I had my cast removed and my stitches taken out on Monday. I am very sore and badly bruised. I am slowly trying to regain my range of motion in my right hand and wrist. I go back to the hand and wrist specialist on July 14th to schedule my left Carpal Tunnel Release, if I have regained range of motion in my right hand. I also have an appointment on July 1st with my neurosurgeon to discuss a spinal fusion on L5-S1. I am thinking about rescheduling so that I can get my hands and wrists fixed first. I am wondering about thenar muscle atrophy in both of my hands. I have a severe case of this and am wondering if anyone here has experienced this. I am wondering if the surgery will help me regain muscle tissue in my hands. I hope everyone is experiencing a pain free day. We are in threat of severe storms in our area, so my arthritis is really acting up! God bless everyone, Tamara (Arkansas) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 --- " ptense1978 " wrote: > > Hello, everyone. I wanted to update you all on my condition. It has > been just a little over two weeks, since my right Carpal Tunnel > Release surgery. Tamara - Are you getting any physical therapy on your arm post-surgery? You need an occupational therapist with a specialty in hands, not just any ol' physical therapist. Cheryl in AZ Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 >> Cheryl, > Tamara - > > Are you getting any physical therapy on your arm post-surgery? You > need an occupational therapist with a specialty in hands, not just any > ol' physical therapist. > > Cheryl in AZ > Moderator > I am going to say Amen again. My physical therapist that is trained in myofascial release stated that everyone should have physical therapy after surgeries to prevent excessive scarring and to help the patient with release of their muscles and then to strengthen them. I am a true believer in asking the physical therapists their experience, certifications, and philosophies. I learned this after a bad experience that made my condition worse. I just looked up the physical therapists in my area, asked them if they take my insurance, then went through my mini questionnaire. I also learned to ask their policy on how they feel about a patient who does not want a therapy they advise. I had a physical therapist treat me like a kindergartner when I couldn't do some exercise she instructed me to do. I over exerted my muscles and went into the spasm and I stayed i bed. When I told her I wasn't going to do that exercise, she wrote in my chart that I was non compliant and told my doctor that I wasn't going to do what was right, I should just not come back. I found a therapist who works massaging, stretching, and releasing my deep spasms. She nevers makes any negative remarks and I have no problems. One time they manipulated my sacral iliac joint back in place, and it hurt but made it better. Bennie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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