I just thought I would give you a quick update on Michael's thumb. He did see his hand surgeon today. Based upon the point of entry in his thumb, it is likely he is suffering from nerve damage in the thumb, and possibly some torn fiber. His doctor recommends using a paraffin bath, some exercise (offset by wrapping with an ACE bandage), and stimulation from various textures for the next month. Hopefully the numbness will subside and the nerve will repair itself. He can consider surgery at that time, however, there is always a risk that nerve surgery will damage the nerve more than what has already been done.
Next stop: Amazon.com. I scoped out a paraffin machine for him earlier this week. We'll have to grab one to help his thumb.
Have a happy day!
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