For a general summary of what I’m referring to, see this post. I didn’t enumerate all of this, but it’s pretty funny. Stats refer only to mishaps taking place since 2003.
Physicians consulted: 5
Surgeons: 3
PT/OT teams involved: 5
Referrals to PT/OT: 8
ER visits: 2
Bicycle helmets: 2
Procedures requiring general anesthesia: 4
In-office injections (not including above): 4
Wound/post-op care pamphlets: 5
Diagnoses involving right extremity since 2003: 4
Types of oral prescription NSAIDs prescribed since 2003: 3
Meds from which I have experienced so-called fun side effects: 0
Meds with unfun side effects (itching, constipation, nausea, dyspepsia): 4
Surgical dressings: 4
Custom made orthotics: 3
Counterforce braces: 3
Cock-up wrist splints: 2
Weird DME devices: 2
Total dressings/orthotics/DME: 14
Packages of 1-inch Coban (and knock offs): 30
Tubs of therapy putty: 4
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