Off the Sidelines
The broken finger has been quite the adventure. I learned a lot and have a new appreciation for being able to do everyday tasks with my hands. The splint came off 3 weeks after surgery (4 weeks after injury), but the pins stayed in. I couldn’t believe how stiff the fractured finger AND my pinky finger got. It was a real eye-opener how hazardous immobilization can be, even when required as in this case. Got the pins removed 4 weeks after surgery (5 weeks after injury). No, it didn’t hurt – surprisingly so. As soon as they were out I
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