I finally got an appointment first week in April, but this was an assessment only. Remedial action looked to be towards July/August, with the hands slowly getting worse, right hand almost useless. So for the third time in 4 years, I coughed up and went private again. Seen within a week, cortisone injections in both hands on the day, left far better, right some improvement, appears to be improving slowly, but little chance off complete use returning as the index finger joint has dropped and is now misaligned. Now on the waiting list for a knuckle joint replacement. Not ridden now for a couple of months and tracktime seems a long way off, and the MOT ran out mid April
Sorry to learn of your ailment. It does get tough when your body has got a few miles on the clock. When the weather forecast is favourable your head says “get the bike out”, whereas your body says “where do you think you’re going”.
At 77 I’ve been fairly lucky in the past, overcoming any bike crash, footballing and running injuries with no lasting effects. However at this years Dragon Rally I fell down a bank whilst carrying a load of camping gear, causing severe ligament damage to my left hand and upper right arm. The upper arm damage is causing the most problem, so that taking pain killers is the only way I can get out and ride at the moment. Going to Le Mans the other week was a real challenge. The hospital seems to think it will improve “in time”, which is one commodity I don’t have a lot of.
Hopefully your knuckle op will have you booking a track day at the earliest opportunity. Take care
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