In the attempt of flicking off a small but painful splinter, the tendon of my right middle finger “popped” out of place!

After pulling the finger a couple of times, thinking that I have dislocated it somehow, D and I decided that it was best to go see a doctor about the matter.

At the local practice, the doctor who could not diagnose my injury forwarded my case to a specialist. So, at 11 o’clock yesterday morning, D and I ended up at the general hospital to have my hand looked into… 🙁

I was told by the hand surgeon that it was not a serious injury and I should heal in three week’s time. Damn it, that is a long time in my world!

In the afternoon, and still reeling in disbelief, I kept myself busy like I typically do. Everything I do had to be done in slow-motion.

By late afternoon, my right hand was swollen and I could not use it properly. Eventually, I felt a light numbing pain which extended from my injured finger to my upper right arm. The seriousness of the situation might be best noted by the fact that D had to peel the potatoes we were to have for dinner.

I read online that this condition is unofficially known as Boxer’s Knuckle. Some people needed six weeks to heal. There were even reports of an unlucky few whom never regain full flexibility nor grip strength.

Godverdorie…