Good luck! 🙏

It’s okay. Work with a trusted hand therapist and keep working towards getting results.

I tell my patients/students all the time that nerves are completely different from bones and tendons. Emg don’t always see everything. Nerve tension is something that is felt. And nerves are always injured/stuck above where the problem is felt. Therapy can help when you go to the right therapist. Good luck with the doctor’s visit. If you need help, our clinic website is in the links.

Thanks for watching. We have other videos that talk about finger fractures and splints. We can’t give personalized medical advice but straight vs flexed splint is based on the direction of a fracture and if there’s concern to stabilize the fracture without surgery. Talk to your trusted therapist to fully understand the problem - the nature of an avulsed fracture means that a broken piece is not in its place.

@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami but can i gain back atleast 90%ROM thru therapy? For an acute avulsion fracture?? I fell on my hand and 2 fingers got it.

@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiamisorry if im asking too many questions but do u know if the broken part reconnects during recovery?

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Glad this video was helpful. We can’t give personalized medical advice but if you watch some of the other videos that talk about gaining thumb motion that may help guide you. Normally I tell my patients/students if it’s not broken or torn, you can start gently moving - don’t be scared but get professional help when you know you need it.

Good luck with your recovery🙏

I don’t normally see injections for cubital tunnel. The nerve is very superficial and there’s a big risk of injuring the nerve itself. Therapy is very effective when you go to the right person. If that doesn’t work, most people try surgery.

@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami thank you for the reply. I am in the army and the doctor is suggesting I get the steroid shot to help with the pain, kind of scared to

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Sorry to hear about that. Sounds like a terrible fall. I hope you recover fast!

Every person has different recovery time after any surgery I'm waiting to see another specialist to see what he suggests I had a bad fall on a path damaged should again , this time its full thickness sub scapular n suprinatus tendon tears, heavily bruised knees n face my hubby is my carer n he wrks nights n sleeps during the day. Tiredness will get to both of us if I go surgery way.

I don’t have journals. I read books, take courses, and create from my own experiences and learnings. If you want to learn more as a therapist, look up hand therapy secrets where I do most of my teaching for other therapists to develop their clinical skills.

Thank you for the suggestion. We shall try to create something in the future.

Glad it was helpful!

Sorry to hear that. 😢 Good luck if you do decide to go ahead with the elbow surgery.

Thanks for watching a clip of a longer form video. 🤷🏻‍♀️

There’s a few longer form video that can be helpful. It’s impossible to solve things in a video that’s 60 sec or less

Thanks for watching. Yes there’s definitely similarities.

Thanks.

The exercises are just depending on your symptoms, how you do them, and how you respond. But having both surgeries are common and your doctor or therapist will guide you to what’s allowed and what’s not. Hope that helps.

Thanks for watching.

Sure if done incorrectly…most people do it wrong that’s why going to the right place makes such big difference. Also the quality of the tendon makes a difference too, not just therapy. But hopefully everything is well with your recovery.

Atrophy or muscle wasting always depends on the mechanism of injury, the severity, and length of the problem. So it’s too vague to give a definitive answer like the one you are looking for. Your question is best answered by the surgeon who you have picked to go to or your trusted occupational/hand therapist who may have treated you before the surgery and who you may consider to go to after. We are located in Miami, FL if you are local or consultations as you need.

@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami Thanks for the thoughtful response. I saw the hand surgeon for carpal tunnel in one hand only to find out I needed surgery in both arms - carpal tunnel in one, ulnar release in the other. I was too shocked to ask the right questions! I never thought much about the mild numbness in one pinky, and hadn't noticed the muscle atrophy in that hand until he pointed it out to me. Just thought it was a natural consequence of aging! I'm on the other side of the country, but I hope I can find a hand therapist as thoughtful and caring as you in my area. Thanks again for the reply.

Everyone’s symptoms are so different, length of time, and recovery. It’s important to discuss the case with a trusted Occupational therapist or certified hand therapist. But I do hope he’s going for therapy.

He just started therapy today with an OT certified in Hand Therapy, so I feel he will get the best care. Time and exercises will tell I guess.

You’re welcome 😊

It could be?

Thanks for watching. Hopefully some of the other videos can help guide you as we can’t give any personal medical advice.

Noted! Thanks!

You're welcome!

Wow crazy. I wonder if that’s something kinda different, especially since you had it as a teen. 🤔

@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami No pain involved. And a subtle closing of the hands doesn’t “trigger” it. Just when I clench and it doesn’t fade with repetition.

Good luck in your recovery and get all your motion back.

How is that possible with a rotator cuff surgery?? 3-4 days!!

The video was created in 2019 😂🤷🏻‍♀️I have no idea what was said…just out here trying to provide information. If you want….check out some of our newer videos which have a lot more demonstrations vs explaining the WHY of getting help fast is important. Help is available even if not in this video. Good luck!

Yes…when there is a dislocation, it’s important to let it get stiff and rest for a few weeks. The stiffness and swelling are normal after an injury to the fingers…get hand therapy to help move it the right way. Check out some of our newer videos. Good luck.

Thank you so much . @@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami

So glad you found it helpful.! Good luck!

Sorry to hear that. Hope you get help and feel better soon 🫶

Just depends on what you need and how severe your injuries are. If you find a therapist in your local area that you trust, they can help you make that determination if they helps or if you need other medical treatments. If you are in Miami, check out our website and see how we can help you.

Hey Monica!! 👋

We are located in Miami, FL USA

Glad it’s helpful. I’m a fan of exercising period hahaha but there’s intensity and at what stage of the recovery that’s important to take into consideration. With my patients, it depends on their prior level of activity and exercise along with the severity and progress of recovery. Ask your trusted therapist based on your recovery phase. Good luck!

There’s a lot of reasons but help is available if you want. If you are in miami, we can help. Check out the website if you are in the area or ask if you are a candidate for a consultation.

Hey there. Sorry to hear. We get so many requests from the website. But can’t recommend anything from just this comment bc we don’t know what area you are in and what exactly you are looking for. My suggestion is asking your trusted therapist if they know anyone in your area, for your particular problem. Good luck.

Glad to hear that

@@HandsOnTherapyServicesIncMiami thanks mam ❤️

It sounds like you are doing great. I normally tell my own patients - if they can’t get better or can’t keep their results for their desired activity level….then consider surgery…otherwise…surgery has consequences too. Good luck with the rest of your recovery 🫶

Well, couple things. 1. If you just did it 4 weeks ago, certainly wait a LOT longer before deciding on surgery. However, my surgeon told me he has never seen a “full tear” fix itself. Partial tears do often fix satisfactory, but not full tears as they have no way of re-attaching to the bone. And they can grow a ton of scar tissue trying to heal,p un-successfully, which can make it worse (what occurred in my case). So while waiting to see is probably a good idea, keep in mind you will likely need surgery for it. 2. Regarding all the “horror stories online”. I thought the same thing, wow, nothing but BAD news online about rotator cuff surgery, re-tears, pain….. So I questioned my doc at length in pre-surgery meetings about this. His response was “I do 100’s of these every year, I don’t even recall the last time I had a re-tear. They do occur, but not nearly as much as you will read about online.” The PA that has seen me for follow-ups, has repeated the same when I told her I’m paranoid about re-tearing it…”, and lastly my Phys Therapist repeated the same message. So I’m pretty sure this is a case of the problem group being the loudest. Nobody comes online shouting about how great their surgery went…, they come online to complain. So if there are 100 people complaining, there are a 100,000 that had no issues. Thats my take anyway. They think most of the retears are people that DID NOT FOLLOW THE RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS. Do not be in a hurry, and for 3 months minimum, do NOT put any strain on that arm/shoulder.

Maybe you got the surgery? I have same story as you. My doctor told me that not having the surgery would mean arthritis down the road. Also, having the surgery past the first 4 months of the injury, could mean more potential difficulties. I had the surgery 4 weeks ago. Because of incompetence of office staff and getting referrals for physical therapy, I haven't had it yet. Also, right before my surgery, I met a woman who was 2 weeks post op. She hurt her shoulder in 2010 and decided she felt fine and opted not to have surgery. Fast forward to 2024 & her arm totally froze. So just some thoughts.

Sorry about that. There is help available for you either finding a local certified hand therapist via zip code at htcc.org, check our newer videos, or find another channel. Good luck!

Sorry to hear that.

Depends on the type of surgery because there’s several techniques but it doesn’t take long generally speaking.

Muscles can spasm for various reasons but one reason is because the muscles weak and it’s trying so hard. The other reason can be due to nerve tension. I always tell my clients to not wait for muscles to atrophy before getting the right therapy. Once the nerves die due to compression injuries, it can’t come back, so as a certified hand therapist…I always recommend find someone you trust to help you. I hope you get better! ❤️‍🩹 and our clinic is located in Miami if that helps.