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Ok guys, I have had 4 surgeries on different fingers.
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:41 pm
I have been debating if I should even post about it but I do think that I have become a bit of an expert on recovering from a surgery to the hand. I have had trigger finger surgery on four different fingers but not on the thumb. Here is the thing, its not that bad unless you have any kind of complication. Drew got the best surgeon and will have far better rehab then anything I received. The absolute key will be him stretching the thumb at the earliest time. I can tell you that they will be working on that asap if they have not already started. If he has no complications you will be surprised at how soon you will see him griping a football and throwing it. I am wondering if he is allowed to take certain medications while healing from a surgery that is banned by the league. Just to pot it in perspective. I was playing basketball while my stetches we're still in after my surgery in June.
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Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:42 pm to michael789222
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I am wondering if he is allowed to take certain medications while healing from a surgery that is banned by the league.
Probably not
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:43 pm to michael789222
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I have been debating if I should even post about it but I do think that I have become a bit of an expert on recovering from a surgery to the hand. I have had trigger finger surgery on four different fingers but not on the thumb. Here is the thing, its not that bad unless you have any kind of complication. Drew got the best surgeon and will have far better rehab then anything I received. The absolute key will be him stretching the thumb at the earliest time. I can tell you that they will be working on that asap if they have not already started. If he has no complications you will be surprised at how soon you will see him griping a football and throwing it. I am wondering if he is allowed to take certain medications while healing from a surgery that is banned by the league. Just to pot it in perspective. I was playing basketball while my stetches we're still in after my surgery in June.
Cool story, bro!
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:44 pm to saintsfan22
That sucks but you can bet that Drew has the best rehab program known to man to help him recover.
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:45 pm to michael789222
quote:No offense, but that makes it completely different.
I have had trigger finger surgery on four different fingers but not on the thumb
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:48 pm to Melvin
I thought that at first but in talking to my doctor a lot of what he will have to deal with in regards to the rehab is the same as for mine. The swelling and tightness causes all of the issues in your recovery.
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:54 pm to michael789222
I dont doubt that the rehab is similar, but the effect that it could potentially have on his ability to throw is what’s in question. I certainly hope that you’re correct though. Just going to have to wait and see.
Posted on 9/22/19 at 10:59 pm to Melvin
It will all come down to if he has any complications. With the surgeon that did the surgery and the excellent rehab help he will have, theirs a good chance he will not have complications. I am dealing with a complication from my surgery but it does not hold me back, just more pain.
Posted on 9/22/19 at 11:09 pm to michael789222
I don't know much about the fingers or the hand, but isn't the thumb a little more difficult to heal?
Again, IDK..
I am just glad it wasn't his wrist.
Again, IDK..
I am just glad it wasn't his wrist.
This post was edited on 9/22/19 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 9/22/19 at 11:15 pm to sumbodyorsum1
In some ways the thumb is easier to deal with. If you curl your finger in towards the palm of your hand it moves closer to your palm then your thumb will go. Also the thumb does not move as far back as your fingers do. It's the range of motion that fingers have verses the thumb that I think makes it harder to recover from.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 1:27 am to michael789222
quote:The league won't test such a huge name during the season. He's a league money maker. He should just go ahead and take banned substances. They'd be out of his system by the off-season and next preseason anyway. That's when they test the most.
I am wondering if he is allowed to take certain medications while healing from a surgery that is banned by the league
Posted on 9/23/19 at 6:17 am to michael789222
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but not on the thum
Think about what the thumb does when throwing a football.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 7:58 am to GeeOH
I tore my UCL and it hurt like a bitch for about a week. Did not do the surgery, but like all ligament tears, it was the swelling and tightness that caused me so much trouble. I could mostly use my hand a few weeks later, but it took me damn near a year to recover.
Again, I did not have surgery and barely did any therapy, but the resulting stiffness was the worse part. The pain is very manageable.
Again, I did not have surgery and barely did any therapy, but the resulting stiffness was the worse part. The pain is very manageable.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 8:23 am to michael789222
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I was playing basketball while my stetches we're still in after my surgery in June.
Yes, but you had trigger finger releases. Foolish to compare that to what Brees had done.
But I do agree, rehab and early motion to avoid stiffness are key in hand surgery.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 10:47 am to michael789222
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but I do think that I have become a bit of an expert on recovering from a surgery to the hand
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Here is the thing, its not that bad unless you have any kind of complication
No. Just no. No expert in hand surgery would equate these 2 procedures.
Trigger finger surgery doesn't involve repairing/reconstructing a ligament that is crucial to the stability of the digit.
This is trigger finger surgery. You basically make a few small cuts to create more room so the tendon doesn't snag/catch anymore
This is UCL repair
The ligament reconstruction is anchored into the bone with screws. It's not a simple as snipping the tendon sheath.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 11:44 am to CrimsonTideMD
I was not saying the two surgery were the same just that the recovery is very similar. Anytime you go in and preform surgery to a finger or thumb the recovery can be very similar. The tightness and swelling affects the fingers the same. I know exactly what that feels like.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 3:31 pm to michael789222
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I was playing basketball while my stetches we're still in after my surgery in June.
I think beyond functionality, it's going to be critical that everything has healed properly before any real time table for Brees' return is developed.
It's likely that Drew will takes some shots to that hand when he returns and if ever given a shot, you know defenders will be tomahawking at his hand on every pass rush.
He's going to have to be strong and properly healed to withstand the potential abuse his hand could suffer in an NFL game.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 3:48 pm to cleeveclever
I agree with you. My point was just that I felt comfortable enough to handle a basketball. If someone had hit my hand it would have been bad for me. He just needs to avoid any complications. With the help he is getting I think it's very unlikely that he should have a setback.
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