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cindychops said:
Jasandjules said:
Yes I know how many things are hard to do without a fully functioning thumb. Hopefully your recovery will improve.
After 8 mths it is getting harder as the bones were fractured on the knuckle joints and have partially fused,The ring finger has twisted around were it was severed and fractured.That's a crappy situation and you certainly have my sympathy.
But.....with some effort you will adapt.
This may seem like an awefully insignificant example considering your injury but.
I am left handed when my wife started to use my computer I had to transfer the mouse to the right side of the table and reverse the mouse keys.
This became a chore so I became right handed just for the mouse.
I know two or three people who are left eye dominant who switched to shooting left handed.
I also shoot off hand with a handgun. Although that did take a while for the muscles to develop a good hold. Scores not very good though.
I wish you luck.
But.....with some effort you will adapt.
This may seem like an awefully insignificant example considering your injury but.
I am left handed when my wife started to use my computer I had to transfer the mouse to the right side of the table and reverse the mouse keys.
This became a chore so I became right handed just for the mouse.
I know two or three people who are left eye dominant who switched to shooting left handed.
I also shoot off hand with a handgun. Although that did take a while for the muscles to develop a good hold. Scores not very good though.
I wish you luck.
cindychops said:
MY LEFT HANDED ARSE WIPING SKILLS ARE NOW EPIC.
As I broke my right arm 2 months ago I can verify that it takes a few days to get the pressure correct so a finger doesn't go through the paper.The things that should be easy to do and that we take for granted become impossible.
I'm now awesome at w
king left handed 
Good luck, I only had 7-8 weeks of annoyance, hope you learn quickly.
ArsE92 said:
cindychops said:
Jasandjules said:
Yes I know how many things are hard to do without a fully functioning thumb. Hopefully your recovery will improve.
After 8 mths it is getting harder as the bones were fractured on the knuckle joints and have partially fused,The ring finger has twisted around were it was severed and fractured.
OP, I broke my right arm just below the shoulder and had essentially 3 months without my right arm. Jeez it was frustrating, I even had to buy velcro shoes. It also seriously slows down "normal" tasks like cooking, you dont realise how much you use both arms at the same time.
I feel for you, hope you start getting some work-arounds sorted out.
Edited by DeadMeat_UK on Friday 20th July 16:17
DeadMeat_UK said:
What if it was an opening a tin of custard injury, how do we get him to prove it was him?
This was taken 3 mths after accident and since then the middle finger nail fell off but if i was to turn my hand over it is alot worse,i had reconstructive surgery on my little finger aswell.
There is medical custard in the grey pot.
cindychops said:
Its is difficult to slam a saab door shut with just my thumb + index finger and not for the 3 very sore inflammed fingers to come into contact with anything.
My left hand is not as strong as my right and cracking alloy wheel nuts is difficult.
You should try using a hammer drill through brickwork with your lees dominant hand.
All the above can be done (painfully) but makes life difficult and you have to think before do anything.
Try putting some coins on a flat surface and pick them up just using your r/h thumb and index finger then put them in your left front jeans pocket with the same hand.Not easy is it?
Imagine going shopping and recieving the change from the checkout lady and opening your wallet and seperating the notes from the coins etc.. quickly.
Understanable that things will be hard but im sure things will improve over time. Its not going to happen over night. My left hand is not as strong as my right and cracking alloy wheel nuts is difficult.
You should try using a hammer drill through brickwork with your lees dominant hand.
All the above can be done (painfully) but makes life difficult and you have to think before do anything.
Try putting some coins on a flat surface and pick them up just using your r/h thumb and index finger then put them in your left front jeans pocket with the same hand.Not easy is it?
Imagine going shopping and recieving the change from the checkout lady and opening your wallet and seperating the notes from the coins etc.. quickly.
In cases like this i think you have to look on the bright side. Maybe you could of lost your whole hand.
I know a lad who had a bad bike crash and had to have 1 arm and 1 leg taken off. He gets about fine etc and even bought a new bike and had it modified so he could ride again. Its quite funny if you see him p1ssed up hopping about the pub
cindychops said:
I have adapted to using my left hand but the post was about how much we rely on our fingers working without giving it a seconds thought.
I work out with a mate whose left hand fingers (his dominant hand) were crushed and 2 of his fingers are held together with pins. He has much reduced sensation in 3 fingers, is permanently on painkillers and occasionally gets random stabbing pains from his damaged nerves, causing him to drop whatever he is holding.3-4 years on from his accident, his hand strength is still slowly improving, his nerves do what they like and dead-lifting straps help what he lift hugely (even just to carry stuff around).
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