She determined that Bob will need surgery to put a plate in his wrist. The way she explained how it broke is like when you crack a hard boiled egg. It isn't just one crack in a straight line.
She took more x-rays today and said that he had a good size horizontal fracture with at least 2 vertical fractures coming off it. Plus there is a least one other area where it has broken.
So on Wednesday afternoon he will be going in for surgery. The surgery should take about 90 minutes and he will be under general anesthesia.He is still in a lot of pain so hopefully after Wednesday he will start to get some relief.
Today they took off the splint that was put on in the ER on Friday to get some more x-rays. He still has a lot of swelling and some bruising. The new splint they put on gives him more movement in his fingers so hopefully that will help with the swelling.
I took the following picture with my phone to show how swollen he is.
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That sounds so painful! I hope the surgery goes well, and he starts feeling better soon. Let me know if you need anything!!
That comment above was from me.... I guess I was logged in as Ally.
Okay, the picture made me feel even worse for Bob! That looks way painful...
poor guy!
Your description just makes my heart go out to you guys. He must be in so much pain.
i can't believe he drove himself to the hospital.
Please let me know if there is anythng I can do to help, pick up the boys from school, watch Rachel, whatever.
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