Proximal Row Carpectomy for S.L.A.C. wrist- Outcome for Sports
In a few weeks I'll go through the PRC for SLAC wrist.
I'm interested in the practical outcome of the operation, especially for sports.
I've read about “30% mobility up and down, 0% to 10% lateral mobility…etc”…but practically what can you really do after the PRC.
Will I be able to play squash, volley ball, badminton, weight lifting, karate, bicycle (now I can’t even lean on my handle bar)…do push ups..or even shake hands painlessly?
Thanks for taking time in sharing your experience and knowledge.
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At 19 I suffered a broken scaphoid and spent a year in a cast. At 42, the Dr. told me that it was still broken and pinning was not an option because the bone tissue was dead and the end of the radius was gone. As an added bonus, I had SNAC wrist (Scaphoid Non-Union Advanced Collapse) and needed Proximal Row Carpectomy.
That was on May 5, 2008. So it is almost 11 months to the day. I was fanatic about doing my PT. I have very good (but not full) range of motion. I am virtually pain free. When I do have it's a little ache. It's been some time since I've even had to take Tylenol for pain.
For day to day activities, the hand is fine. I'm not entirely sure about sports yet, but hope to go back to weightlifting. My Dr. says that if I wrap it very good, and stop if there's pain, I should be able to. Unfortunately, I just had surgery a few weeks ago for a detached retina and am not able to lift over 5 pounds at the moment. Yea, being 40 something has been great so far.
Before the eye problem, I did shoot some hoops and ride my bike with no problems. Also, I'm sure that the hand is good enough for kayaking.
Good luck.
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