The orthopedic doctor took several more x-rays and eventually decided not to try and re-re-set Sawyer's arm. Even though it is still a bit crooked, he thinks it will probably heal fine and he could possibly do more damage trying to set it again.
Without hesitation, Sawyer picked out purple to be his cast color of choice. It is the color of royalty after all! And then it was 'over'. Well, the Dr. part anyway. We go back in two weeks to see how long he will need to wear it. It will be at least 4 weeks but probably 6. Right in the middle of summer too. Joy!
Yesterday his hand started swelling because of the casts weight. They gave us a sling to help support it but his little arm slips out of it every two minutes. I ended up ripping a T-shirt in half and tying it around his arm and it is working out a lot better. If anyone out there knows any other sling tips, please let me know.
It is going to be a long summer but I'm thankful that he's OK. It could have be a lot worse.
1 comments:
great choice of colour :) Sounds like your self made sling is good too he looks happy.
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