September 23, 2004: Broken wing

Went to the hospital on Tuesday, 9 days after my accident. Turns out, I actually fractured the metacarpal to my index finger. The hand specialist gave me 2 options. Go to Wrexham Park Hospital on Thursday & have a metal plate & wires put in my hand or remain in it's current cast for a further 3 weeks before another examination.

The idea of surgery & risk of infection didn't appeal to me, so I'm going for the suck it & see option. Plus the more scar tissue, the stiffer my hand will become. Hopefully nature will take it's course & my hand will heal, otherwise it's a re-brake & the plate goes in - aaaaargh!

Fingers crossed (left hand only of course)!