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Originally Posted by OBXNana
In 1983 I had both done about 6 weeks apart. After the first surgery I was told the entrapment was that of a truck driver many years my senior and was not given a lot of hope for full recovery. I had 100% use back after each surgery. This was many years ago and I would think things have come so far since that time. After the surgery we reared twins, got into house rehab, and I truly would say we abused our bodies! My surgery was my ticket to doing what I classified as fun and others would see as stupidity!
My only regret is living the couple years with the discomfort and loss of use and not having it done sooner. I do believe your body will be your guide and you will know when the time is right. Find the doctor you fully trust.
I wish you the best of luck and hope you have the same success I had.
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Thanks so much for sharing. It gives me hope knowing I can have use of my hand again. I'm seeing a hand specialist tomorrow so I'll know more then. I've heard and read the Radial nerve will heal on its own 50% of the time. Although, it can take months to heal. If my problem does not resolve naturally within the next few months, I will have surgery. This is not a good way to start out my retirement years.
Ruth Ann if surgery is needed I will have it done in Florida. Yes, I'll do everything the doctors tell me too. I'll be arriving shortly after Labor Day and will be looking for a orthopedic hand specialist. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great.