Back in Minnesota after our Baltic cruise the Curmudgeonette scheduled an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon who ordered x-rays of the arm and thumb she broke aboard ship. The x-rays showed that the cast on her arm, which was done in Russia, had not held the bones in place. He said "we never rely on a cast for such a break but always use a surgically implanted plate." Surgery was scheduled, completed with a plate and two pins, and she was sent home with a brace.
Next week the pins will be removed and carpal tunnel surgery done to restore the feeling in her finger tips. She has gained both strength and mobility through extensive physical therapy. My stint as personal care attendant is about over for this time or as I chose to re-frame it "my opportunity to serve."
The right thumb healed quickly and she only needed to wear a splint for a couple of weeks.
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