Busted!

For those of you who haven't heard, Dad's (Rich Schieber) hand is, in fact, broken. He got an x-ray the following day confirming my suspicion of a 4th metacarpal break. The x-rays are fairly impressive, especially the lateral shot of the spicule of bone pushing up the back of his hand. I've reproduced portions of two of the x-rays for your viewing pleasure.

Dad is not taking well to having his dominant, typing hand hobbled. And who can blame him? Writing and using his hands is what he IS, and between the restrictions his hand has put on his writing, as well as his activity, the guy deserves some sympathy. I have a hunch he's going to hate this more than getting his prostate out.

I haven't spoken with him yet today. He was going to see an orthopedist to see if there is anything else they may want to do. We'll see how that develops.