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Ashford Hospital 2021-05-10 Person 5 5 0

Sarah Joyce, The Hand Therapist, is obviously an expert in her field. She inquired about pre-existing conditions, and was obviously interested. 1) She described the current break in my finger and demonstrated the exact placement using her cursor on the enlarged x-ray. 2) She was careful to point out the possible complications of "landslide" injury and possible surgical repair if further injury occured. 3) She demonstrated and encouraged me to exercise my hand/fingers without putting force on the affected area. The purpose of exercise and gentle massage to the finger 5 times a day, at this point was to keep the finger mobile and reduce swelling. It will be re-evaluated and progressed over the course of the next 3-6 weeks. 4) She suggested that I apply heat to the finger instead of ice, several times a day and keep it 'buddy-splinted' to the adjacent finger. 5) She advised me to continue with paracetamol if needed for pain.