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Ezz
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Ezz asked in HealthGeneral Health CareInjuries · 8 years ago

Ulnar Deviation of the Wrist (Desperate for Help)?

Hello I am in the US Army, having major issues with my wrist for the last 5 months, and can't seem to have the medical staff enlighten or fix my issue in that time either. I injured my wrist a while back while in a very intense training course. Long story short, after 2 misdiagnoses, and PCS'ing to another Fort. My PA said I have a Boney Island (In my Distal Radius) causing a significant ulnar deviation of the wrist. I have been in therapy for a full month now with absolutely no improvement. My question is are there any procedures that can fix a ulnar deviation of the wrist, and secondly I know fixing a boney island is a intense surgery. What would be the chances of me coming back from surgery from that.

My current MOS Airborne 11B so I have been severely hampered by this injury. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

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  • 8 years ago
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    Hello

    Yes there is surgery for that.

    Removal of the "island" is not as "intense" as you might think

    Prospects are good.

    You will need significant physiotherapy after the operation though.

    Good luck

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