My Dad broke his wrist!

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Last night my father went out to attempt to shovel himself out of the snowy mess that had hit Ohio. He slipped, fell, and broke his wrist. Because of the weather it took them over an hour to get to the hospital so he could get it set. (They only live like 10 minutes away.) He's grouchy about it, but I told him, "Dad, look on the bright side. You'll be included in the weather related injuries report we all hear on the news!"

He wasn't pleased.
 
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Originally Posted by Bella713

Well good thing that's all he broke...I hope he feels better soon
He refuses to take the drugs they gave him at the hospital, so he's only on aspirin for it right now.


This is going to make him more cranky than he already is.
 

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Is he going to have to have physical therapy???
My mom broke here wrist several yrs ago when she stumbled and went through weeks and weeks of therapy. If you see her wrist now its much thicker than the other one.

Healing vibes to your dad.....
 

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Oh gosh! Sending good your way and his. I broke mine about 4-5 years ago and I was unsuccessful with the casting and had to have surgery.

I also had PT afterward, but my wrist is almost as good as new.
 

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That's no good, I hope he's feeling better and less grounchy soon
 
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