Sherif
Pro Bowler
I've been reading about Albert's ligament surgery that he had in California 3-4 days ago. It seems he may have had Percutaneous pinning, which I don't really understand how that can be done without breaking the skin. How do you pin bones without cutting. Anyway the results of that surgery says a 3 month rehab and healing. I'm more optimistic about Pouncey's return because he was listed as doubtful rather than out. That also is speculation. Not one word about Tunsil but I would hope to see him back in two weeks also speculation. It is frustrating and I hope we hear something today.
[FONT="]Percutaneous Pinning and Repair of the Ligaments[/FONT]
[FONT="]If the ligament damage is recognized within a few weeks after the injury, the surgeon may be able to [/FONT]insert metal pins[FONT="] to hold the bones in place while the ligaments heal. This procedure is called a [/FONT]percutaneous pinning[FONT="]. ([/FONT]Percutaneous[FONT="] means through the skin; an incision is not required.) The surgeon uses a [/FONT]fluoroscope[FONT="] to watch as the pins are placed. The fluoroscope is a type of continuous X-ray machine that shows the X-ray image on a TV screen.[/FONT]
[FONT="]In some cases, getting the bones lined up properly is not possible, and an incision must be made to repair the ligaments. The longer the surgery is done after the initial injury, the less likely it is that the bones can be aligned properly. It is also less likely that torn ligaments will heal once scar tissue has developed over the ends. The metal pins are placed to hold the bones still while the ligaments heal. The pins are usually removed four to six weeks after the procedure.
[/FONT][h=3]AFTER SURGERY[/h][FONT="]If you have surgery, your hand and wrist will be bandaged with a well-padded dressing and a splint for support. Physical or occupational therapy sessions may be needed for up to three months after surgery. The first few treatment sessions focus on controlling the pain and swelling after surgery. Patients then begin to do exercises that help strengthen and stabilize the muscles around the wrist joint. Other exercises are also used to improve the fine motor control and dexterity of the hand. The therapist suggests ways to do activities without straining the wrist [/FONT]
[FONT="]Percutaneous Pinning and Repair of the Ligaments[/FONT]
[FONT="]If the ligament damage is recognized within a few weeks after the injury, the surgeon may be able to [/FONT]insert metal pins[FONT="] to hold the bones in place while the ligaments heal. This procedure is called a [/FONT]percutaneous pinning[FONT="]. ([/FONT]Percutaneous[FONT="] means through the skin; an incision is not required.) The surgeon uses a [/FONT]fluoroscope[FONT="] to watch as the pins are placed. The fluoroscope is a type of continuous X-ray machine that shows the X-ray image on a TV screen.[/FONT]
[FONT="]In some cases, getting the bones lined up properly is not possible, and an incision must be made to repair the ligaments. The longer the surgery is done after the initial injury, the less likely it is that the bones can be aligned properly. It is also less likely that torn ligaments will heal once scar tissue has developed over the ends. The metal pins are placed to hold the bones still while the ligaments heal. The pins are usually removed four to six weeks after the procedure.
[/FONT][h=3]AFTER SURGERY[/h][FONT="]If you have surgery, your hand and wrist will be bandaged with a well-padded dressing and a splint for support. Physical or occupational therapy sessions may be needed for up to three months after surgery. The first few treatment sessions focus on controlling the pain and swelling after surgery. Patients then begin to do exercises that help strengthen and stabilize the muscles around the wrist joint. Other exercises are also used to improve the fine motor control and dexterity of the hand. The therapist suggests ways to do activities without straining the wrist [/FONT]
