20260705 - CT Scan Summary
(simplified by ChatGPT)
You have a very serious broken left wrist. The main forearm bone (the radius) is shattered into many pieces, and the break extends into the wrist joint. Several pieces of bone have moved significantly out of place, leaving a large gap in the joint surface.
You also have:
A broken tip of the ulna (the smaller forearm bone).A small fracture of one of the wrist bones (the lunate).
A possible injury to the joint between the radius and ulna near the wrist.
The positive findings are:
The main wrist joint is still generally lined up.No tendons are trapped between the broken bones.
Bottom line: This is a complex, severe wrist fracture that is very likely to require surgery to realign and stabilize the bones. The CT scan was done to help the orthopedic surgeon plan the operation. Recovery will likely take several months, with physical therapy afterward to regain as much movement and strength as possible.
20260720 - Surgical Report
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The patient was put under general anesthesia and the left arm was prepared for surgery. The surgeon made an incision on the palm side of the wrist and moved the tendons aside to reach the broken radius.
The broken bone was exposed and repositioned using X-ray guidance. The depressed part of the fracture near the wrist joint was lifted back into place. A temporary wire was used to hold the bone, followed by placement of a metal plate and screws to secure the fracture. X-rays confirmed that the bone was properly aligned and that the screws were in good position without entering the joint.
The wound was washed and closed with stitches and Steri-Strips. Local numbing medication was injected. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was taken to recovery in stable condition.
20260828 - Follow-up Appt
(coming soon, notes below)
Wrist is healing well. Can slowly start adding some weight for strengthening. Continue with Physio to regain the movement and rotation.
Probably looking at 3 months until biking on pavement and likely 4-6 months until mountain biking.
Next appointment in ~6 weeks.