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Wow, prayers for a speedy recovery.

I like your suggestion. I never really thought about doing that. The recording is 9 years old and was recorded on a cell phone, which is much lower quality than what we have today.

I hope all goes well for you...

Absolutely you can, credit me in the video, please.

Great to hear, follow all directions of your hand therapist. Prayers for a full recovery.

@@shube3103thank you for the kind words! Im now in a similar splint to what you had in the first few weeks. I can definitely see what you meant when you said you didn’t know if you were ever gonna get strength back in the tip of your thumb lol. God bless.

Hi Zocrates8, that is a tough decision whether to have the surgery or not. I can't fully extend my thumb but I have no other issues with pain, motion, or issues with my index finger. I am glad that I chose to have the surgery though. Good Luck with whatever you decide!!

My only advice is to follow ALL your surgeon and hand therapist's instructions. I hope all went well with your surgery and all goes well with your recovery. Take Care!!

You are so very welcome and thanks for your kind words.

You are very welcome, I hope all goes well with your surgery. Take care!!

Thanks Paul for your progress report, it looks like you are well on your way to recovery. Take care!!

You are very welcome Crystal, I hope your recovery goes well. Take care!!

@@shube3103 Did your thumb ever come back to fully straight? I am out of the splint and doing physio and my thumb is kinked over like yours. Thanks!

@@crystalsmith4968 It did not but only the tip of my thumb. The rest I have full range of motion but not being able to give a, "complete thumbs up" and able to continue my daily task without any issues, I can live with that. Thanks again for your question and take care!!!

Hi Lynne, if I recall I was able to drive shortly after I got the molded splint. I am glad my video was able to help you in anyway. I hope all goes well with your surgeries. Keep us all updated with your progress. Take care!!

@@shube3103 I'm 7 weeks post-op now. Because of my additional wrist surgery and the accompanying extra incisions, etc.(debridement of my TFCC joint), my recovery is a bit slower. The therapist has just started me on passive and active movements of my thumb and wrist. I have just been allowed out of my splint during the day and while at home. As you said though, once out of the splint, I have been using my fingers more so my range is improving. We will be starting strengthening exercises soon. Also-I did start short-distance driving circa 2 1/2 weeks after the stitches came out.

@@LynneMayard Sounds like you are recovering well. Be sure to follow all of your therapist's directions. Good Luck!!

My opinion is that it was for me. I can't say either way for you. I would at least contact a hand surgeon and weigh in on your options. I have full strength in my thumb and no pain. Hope this helps making your decision. Take care and good luck.

@@shube3103 thanks Jeff my surgery is next week same one we urs a tendon transfer. Thanks for the reply

You are very welcome Tim, I hope all goes well with your recovery.

I am glad my video was helpful. Hope all goes well with your surgery. Follow all orders from your hand therapist and you will be surprised how fast you recover. Take care!!

Hello Richard, I am sorry to hear you wife is in the same situation that I was in. After 5 years, I can hardly tell much of a difference when it comes to strength and use of my thumb or right hand for that matter. I am absolutely pain free and have been ever since my going through my therapy. Other than not being able to extend my thumb fully from the last knuckle, I have no issues. Whether it was worth it or not? Other than time off work and the inconvenience of surgery and recovery, I would absolutely do it again if that decisions arises. If your wife is still deciding, read some of my responses to others in the feed as I try to respond to most everyone's questions. Hope all goes well whatever your wife decides. Take care and of course, thumbs up given...

You’re are an absolute gem Jeff. Thank you again for the helpful insights. My wife is going to book up and get the EPL operation done.

@@rich666morris I hope all goes well, keep us updated on her progress. Take care!!

Hi Jeff. She had the operation today and all went well. Hope to see a good recovery. Cheers Richard

@@rich666morris Hope all goes well with her recovery, prayers...Take care!!

You are so welcome. I searched for a video like this before my surgery and could not find anything, so I decided to create this one with the hopes it would help others. I am surprised by how popular it is. Anyway, hope all goes well with your recovery. Take care!!

I just had this done yesterday. It’s nice to see what to expect in the next few weeks. Thank you .

How’s it going!! I was just told I have to have this after already having two prior surgeries to the same wrist due to a fracture. I’m devastated.

Thank you so much for this video. So helpful. Still not a lot of videos like this about the procedure. I’m having this surgery tomorrow. I can update anyone on my progress if needed. I had a previous surgery for broken wrist and now this

@@katlewis1 I'm having it mid-July. How's yours going? I also broke my wrist 4 years ago, got two screws in the radius, and the tendon just popped a few weeks ago.

Thanks so much for your kind words. I hope your surgery goes well for you as did mine. Follow all orders of your hand therapist. Take care, keep us updated on your progress.

Hi Paul, thanks for your kind words about the video. I am unable to straighten my thumb but I have no motion issues other than that. Lifting off the table while palm is flat, I struggle with this but having full strength and full motion otherwise and no pain, I can live with unable to straighten the tip of my thumb. Hope your recovery progress goes well, I think you will be surprised how fast you will heal and much your hand will be back to normal even with the small flaws. Good Luck, take care.

You are very welcome, I hope you found it helpful.

For my case, I went to first specialist few days it happened, the pain subsided gradually but the condition of thumb is not improved, 4 months later & now I only found out that I was misdiagnosed after seeing 4 specialist during the period. I’m still able to move my thumb 60-70% but can’t lift my thumb at all while putting hand flat on table. Having mild pain 3/10 while doing certain things with my thumb. It’s not possible to repair EPL after so long so I’m in same situation either live without EPL or go for surgery to have EIP to EPL transferred.

Hi Andrea, my pain was intense for the first few days although it was controlled by meds and then eventually went away after a few weeks. The pain was mostly when moving my thumb when I did the exercises my physical therapist gave me. As I continued my PT, the pain mostly went away as I regained my strength. Overall about 3 weeks or so. Good luck.

@@shube3103 Thankyou for your reply. Oh wow I’m dreading the pain. It’s very hard to get Drs to prescribe pain relief over here I live alone too so eeek. Going to be a challenge. Once again appreciate your reply. And Thankyou for the video 🙂🙏🏻

@@andreamoore367 Just make sure you abide all instructions from your hand therapist, hope all goes well for you. You will be surprised how fast your body will heal. If you need anything else, feel free to ask...

@@shube3103 thanks so much. I’ve had 9 joints surgeries so far but this 1 concerns me the most.

Hi there, thank you for your kind words. Be patient with your recovery. Only into it 4 weeks with several to go you will be surprised how well you will do. I can lift my thumb off the table somewhat just not as well as my left hand. I have full strength in my thumb after recovery. Take care and good luck.

Thanks for making this video, it’s so motivating. I’m having issue here and doctor is suggesting to perform EIP to EPL transfer surgery, and I was told that I might have issue to lift up my index finger post surgery, are u having any issue with ur index finger post surgery ?

@@ahkwl No issues with my index finger at all. I have full strength and full motion. I also play acoustic guitar and finger-pick most of my songs with no issues with my index finger. Hope this eases your anxiety about your post-surgery index finger problems. Take care...

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I searched youtube for a video like this before making my decision to have the surgery and I was unable to find any like it. That was the sole purpose of making this, to help others. Thanks for your kind words!!

Hi Mike, Yes, it will take about that long although you will be surprised how fast you heal. Take care and good luck in your surgery/recovery.

Hi Tona, If I am understanding you correctly, you're asking the reasoning behind the surgery. If asking the reasoning behind the tendon breaking, that would be a question for your surgeon. I elected to have the surgery because, just as you, I had anxiety that my tendon broke. I wanted to make sure I was able to have full movement of my thumb, have strength in my hand to grip and be able to play guitar. Sorry to hear about your injury. If you elect to have surgery, follow all instructions from your surgeon and hand therapist. Take Care!!

@@shube3103 Hi Jeff. I am in Pennsylvania too. Thank you for responding to me. First, I am very scared to have surgery again. I do have a volar plate on my wrist. Your video was very helpful as I have watched it several times. My goal is to have as much hand/thumb function as possible. Are you able to lift your thumb up from the table if your hand is resting flat? How you are doing now?

@@tonawhitaker3416 Hi Tona, I am able to lift my thumb off the table but not as well as my left hand is. It takes a little more strength to do so. I have no pain or movement issues otherwise. I am able to type, grip, swing a hammer, softball bat and play guitar with NO issues. I hope things go well with you too. Keep in touch...

@@shube3103 Hi Jeff. Hope this post finds you well. I had an ultra sound recently. It is confirmed that my EPL tendon is ruptured completely with the ends about 4.6cm apart. I will need the same surgery, taking one tendon from the index finger and connecting it to the torn section of the EPL, I guess. I will see the surgeon this Thursday to get more exact on the procedure. Thanks for telling me that you can lift your thumb, somewhat from a table and letting me know what you can grip with your thumb etc. This information is very helpful for me. I am looking forward to regaining some strength in my thumb. We'll see. I'll keep you posted. Surgery is set for May 19th.

Hi Luka, I play guitar as well mostly finger-picking style. I have no issues with feeling in all my fingers or thumb. Hopefully, you have the same results. Take care and good luck!!

Thank you Jeff ❤️

Hi Jenn, I wouldn't say they harvested a tendon from my hand, it is actually a transfer of a single tendon from your pointer finger (which has 2 tendons) to your thumb to replace the one that broke. I have no issues with movement, strength, or any deficits from the surgery. Hope this helps. Have your hand surgeon explain the procedure and answer any concerns prior to making your decision. Good luck and take care....

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jaafar. Thanks for you comments. Follow all instructions from your therapist.... Take care!!

I am sorry to hear this. I hope things work out for the better for you.

Hi Lisa, I think it was about 2 weeks before I could drive. Although, the hardest part was mowing my lawn on my lawn tractor. I had to buy a steering knob so I could drive it. Thanks for the question. Good luck with your recovery....

Hi Dawn, I understand your concerns about getting the surgery. I will say though, I had no effect on my index finger after surgery. As for my thumb, although I can't fully extend the tip of my thumb, I have no movement or other issues. I spend a lot of time typing as well. Talk to your doctor about your concerns and he/she may give you more insight on your outcome. Whatever you decide, good luck and take care....

I don’t know how it happened on me, but I just had issue moving my thumb overnight, went few hospitals and gotten different diagnosis from doctor. In the end, i was diagnosed that my EPL seems torn from day one but it has been misdiagnosed even several scanning( 2 mri, 1 X-ray + ultrasound) have been done repeatedly, and now doctor is suggesting me to EIP to EPL transfer as my case was dragged too long and it’s not possible to repair (connect) it with original tendon Doctor told me that I might have issue lifting up my index finger post surgery, which really concern me, are u having any issue with index finger ? Really appreciate your comments

Hi Satara, great question. I really don't remember since it has been so long ago. I suspect about a little over an hour or so. I do remember that the surgeon woke me up in the middle of the surgery to have me move my thumb to check on the tension of the tendon and then I was put back asleep for him to finish. Whether your surgeon will do that or not, who knows. Anyway, good luck when that day comes....

Thanks for the info appreciated. I was told no requirement to go ahead with the surgery because the splint is helping the rupture EPL to recover.

Thanks, Brittany for your kind words. Follow the directions of your hand therapist and you will be surprised at how fast you will recover back to pretty much normal other than some scars. Take care...

Hey Philip, I would say about 98% movement. The tip will not extend out which I have no issues with. As for the rest of my movement it is normal with no pain. Good luck with your recovery...Take care

@@shube3103 thank you for your time I guess I`m just very impatient, but I`m guessing it will never be like my other hand.

Hello Philip, you are welcome for the video. You will be surprised how well your body recovers from the surgery. The numbness and swelling should go away within a few weeks. Be sure to follow all guidance from your hand therapist. Hopefully you will be back to, "full duty" in about 12 weeks, 11 in my case. Good luck and take care...

@@shube3103 Thanks again

Hi Saad, I am unable to hyperextend my thumb back to its normal position but I have no issues with weakness while using my thumb. I can do more with with thumb than I could do prior to my surgery. Hope your recovery is going well. You will be surprised on how fast you will heal. Take care...

Hi Stan, 5 days from the time of surgery until they removed the cast and the molded splint was made. Hope your surgery went/goes well. Take care...