Yes, it could be worse. Nothing broken, just a torn tendon, a loose ligament...it's really unknown. Hence, my long absence from blogging. It's a *itch to type. And my perfectionism makes me fix my many, many typos b/4 I can move on. So my typing is exhausting to me.so, the Dr. took xrays when I first went in 3 weeks ago and b/c the issue is a soft tissue thing it really can't be known unless I have a MRI. Either way, splinting the hand is the best way to heal and b/c soft tissue heals slowly it will usually take between 3-12 weeks.
Which brings me to my rant for the day. I went to the dr. for a 3 week checkup yesterday and didn't even see the dr. and was told that I need to keep the splint on longer. I knew all this....and I paid $50 to hear it. I think it's ridiculous that for a followup visit, that I wait an hour to get in to see the dr., don't actually see the doctor, and am simply told, "Yup, I know it's not what you want to hear but you have to keep wearing it." And see you in another 3 weeks. Just so I pay another $50 copay. Don't think so. I think I'll just wait the full 9 additional weeks and then go back. I'll save $100 that way!
