In my quest to become a bionic man, I think I’ll ask for a new left wrist. If that requires a hand replacement, so be it. But if I get a hand replacement, I want to be able to crush things with that hand like Will Smith in I, Robot. Or I’d just settle for a chainsaw attachment!
The real bummer here is that I haven’t been able to climb or even dance very well for the past week since last Tuesday I somehow sprained/strained something in my left wrist climbing. At first, I was barely able to move my wrist and in a ton of pain but things have improved to the point where I can get by doing most things without really wincing in pain. It’s still a little hard to wash my hair or grab my car’s seatbelt behind me — and I surely can’t climb. But at least I can still dance as long as I’m careful not to twist my wrist.
Do you think the wrist injury is a past injury resurfacing, an overuse injury or just a localized sprain/strain?
Bummer! Is the finger on the right hand getting better, or are you compromised in both upper limbs?
Reading the blog reminded me of Aron Ralston:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aron_Ralston)
My finger has healed. I just noticed I never answered a pervious question. Only the hand remains.
Do you think the hand/wrist would benefit from some physiotherapy?
What about a luke arm?
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/05/dean-kamens-luke-artificial-arm-gets-demoed-on-video/
Nice find!!!
Caught this on the news today — Bionic hand makes inventions list
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7712976.stm