Broken wrist update

[HeronNS]

Today confirmed no need for surgery (whew). Last week plaster cast replaced with fibreglass one, which was (painfully) molded to keep a piece of bone from separating further from where it was supposed to be, and that bone didn't move any more. In four weeks I return for removal of cast and probably fitted with a splint. That's the day before our rebooked journey to Ontario, where today would originally have been our final full day there, so rather fortuitous timing, wouldn't have wanted to have to change dates again.

PMRwise the zero pred still seems okay. Have pains and stiffness, most likely related to osteoarthritis and also to the shock of landing on hard concrete, but absolutely none of the original pre-diagnosis problems like difficulty getting out of bed or certain limitations in range of motion. I know an injury can trigger flares or relapses, so don't think I'm entirely out of the woods yet, but so far so good.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

All the best ongoing!!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hope all goes well…

[TheMoaningViolet]

I am so sorry to hear of the broken wrist, but great news about Pred. I wish you trouble-free recovery. ❤️

[Abcd123455]

sorry to hear about your accident and hope you get home without any issues.

[Bcol]

Fingers crossed that all goes and continues well. Give my love to Ontario when you are there. Need to get out there to my sisters house on Lake Clear before they move to somewhere smaller and more manageable.

[CuriousBetsy]

Hope all goes well and your wrist heals up quickly! 👍

[PMRCanada]

Glad to hear your on the mend and your revised travel dates aligned.

[JGBH]

Sorry, was not aware you had a fall plus broken wrist as a result. Hope the healing will bring you some relief. Sending very best wishes to you.

[HeronNS in reply to JGBH]

Tripped on the sidewalk 🙄. Feel better about myself after seeing all the halt and the lame in waiting room today, and having nice chat with young woman sitting beside me - because her recent accidents have been as dumb and random as mine!

[JGBH in reply to HeronNS]

Easily done… Take care and hope you will be able to enjoy your travelling.

[Smokygirl]

Great news! Get better soonest! Xxxx

[Telian]

All the best Heron 🌺

[powerwalk]

Oooh didnt see that post. Hope the healing is quick. Best wishes. .

[123-go]

All the best, Heron. Hope you manage to avoid dodgy sidewalks before your more pleasant upcoming trip 😉.x

[Charlie1boy]

good luck with your recovery, and keeping fingers crossed that you are able to keep on zero pred! 👍

Paddy

[Pixix]

glad to hear you’re doing quite well!

[Missus835]

Oh that's such good news Heron. Thankful for no surgery. You're a very resilient woman. On to Ontario! Enjoy your visit.👍🌷

[HeronNS in reply to Missus835]

Thanks. Hope things have been going better for you lately.

[Hunter134]

Hope all goes well.I live in Ontario.Do you have family here? Have a great visit.Nice weather expected for a few weeks.

[HeronNS in reply to Hunter134]

Yes, daughter and her family are in Belleville, but now we won't be there until late June, likely to be rather hot by then!

[Vikinga]

Hi Heron, I assume you do not have osteoporosis?

[HeronNS in reply to Vikinga]

I'm assuming not. I think if I did I'd have sustained more than a typical (although serious) wrist injury. I could easily have broken more parts of that arm, or the other arm, or my right leg, because I had a three point landing on concrete.