Hurt wrist, hand, and thumb

[cmasse]

My left hand, wrist, and thumb are still sore from when I fell in the shower on the outstretched hand. It has been five months since I injured it and it is still swollen and sore. The scaphoid area also still hurts. I got referred to a hand specialist and hopefully he can find out what is wrong. The x-ray showed a possible hairline fracture when I went to the doctors a couple months ago, so the Orthopedist can verify that. What I don't understand is why it is still sore and not healing.

I went to a hand specialist and got a cortisone shot. He said if that doesn't work than I will need surgery. The cortisone shot made the pain worse and I can hardly move my wrist and hand so I will call the surgeon soon and schedule the surgery. My diagnosis: I have a hairline fracture and a partially torn ligament. I also have clicking in my wrist when I move it. The doctor said that it is from the torn ligament.

I made an appointment with the surgeon to schedule surgery but my appointment is not till a month from now and I am in alot of pain. Is it possible to get a earlier appointment?

Cassie

[dmongking]

Let your surgeon know that you can not tolerate the pain and one month is too long a wait. I think it is possible to reschedule your operation earlier. If not, find another surgeon who will be available soon. Good luck!

[Purple98Lady]

I agree with dmongking. Call your sugeons office and explain your surgery is a month off and your pain needs to be addressed. Maybe he will prescribe pain medications and ask them to reschedule as you feel you can't possible wait this long.. But do call!