New Thumb II - The Sequel

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Finally, as promised, pictures of Elijah's new thumb. To recap: The first thumb operation on the right hand needed only the relocation of a few tendons from one side of the hand to the other, but the left hand's first digit had much less in common with a thumb (number of muscles and bones) than on the right hand. So we did a true pollicization, which meant moving the entire first digit further down on the plane of the hand and turning it about 90 degrees. Melissa and I are very, very pleased with the results. These pictures were taken just before we replaced the plaster splint with a fiberglass cast. Take a look:


And now for something completely different...

Sophia and a friend at the Tulsa Zoo. A day of high class adventure and elegant discovery.

Signed, Dad

Comments

Anonymous said…
Love that thumb!!(and the other one too -- wink!)
Sophia reminds me of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Spring Break is good wherever you find it!
minipak
March 24, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Emily Kaye said…
That is an awesome thumb!
March 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Amberghini said…
I saw that statue last week and couldn't help but laugh and think of Sophia!!! Love Eli's new thumb!!!
April 14, 2010 at 12:45 AM
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