Two weeks ago I had an off, sustaining leg, rib and hand injuries. I had surgery to a displaced intra-articular fracture to the first metacarpal, right thumb, when K-wires were inserted. The surgeon told me that it was a serious injury and that I may not be able to ride a motorcycle again, which I'm pretty upset about. She said that my range of motion and grip strength will be greatly diminished. Have any fellow foccers suffered this injury ? If so, I would be very pleased to hear of your experiences, particularly the outcome after the months of physiotherapy to come, and how it has affected your ability to ride a motorbike.
I firmly believe the doctors often give the worst case scenario, because they cannot allow for the determination of the patient.
I was told in 2002 that I was unlikely to get full use my right leg and would have foot drop.
After 18 months I had the functionality back to about 90% of what it was and have no sensation between the knee and ankle.
Still have knee issues which will require replacement, but I can live with it.
Lots of pain, suffering and determination got me to where I am. The pain barrier was often met at the Physio and perseverance won in the end.
Have no doubt it will be hard work and you will have days of frustration and days you just want to give up, but persevere and improvements will be slow, but the only person who can do it, if it can be done, is you and unfortunately there is no easy way.
A friend of my eldest son had both thumbs cut off in a table mounted circular saw accident, the surgeon who reattached them said he would not be riding his bike again, but he proved them wrong and 18 months later he passed his test.
Good luck with the healing and don't stop the physio even when you are not at the physio and never give up.
Buy a finger strengthener and a soft ball and keep with you for use at all times and you can always take heart from Ian Hutchinsons achievements.