Elbow Review

Zyan has been on the half-cast for a week.

Every now and then, somehow always in the night time, he would come to me and ask me if able to remove the cast.

Why? Because it is itchy.

Of course the answer is no.

Actually, I think it was Tuesday, I said I would remove the bandage and let his elbow air a little bit before putting the cast back for him, and he can scratch it also.

And then, the gey-kiang boy said no need. So fine.

Wednesday asked him again, he said no need also.

Only on Wednesday / Thursday / Friday night keep asking me to remove to scratch. So late of course no.

I guess the medicine to curb the itch also help a bit.

Else he would be like an “elbow-Sun Wokong”.

Anyway, today is the day for review.

Wake up early morning, went to 9am appointment to change his half-cast to a splint. The doctor recommended that as the splint is easier to handle, and it is a lot easier to remove during bath time.

Ultimately, it is not to be removed. Still has to be used 24-hrs except during bath time.

The process didn’t take a long time, maybe 30-45 minutes or so. It is custom-made.

It sure looks a lot easier to handle.

Taken at library in the afternoon

After the cast is made, went to get the X-ray done, and then let the doctor review.

Doctor is quite pleased with the x-ray taken, although the fracture is there (obviously can’t disappear so fast right), the elbow does look positive to healing.

It will take time. Probably 4-8 weeks not to have more physical things related to the elbow, would be ideal.

So his gymnastic has to stop. Even violin has to stop for time being. Swimming also. So many things right?

Next review by right would be 3 weeks later. Doctor not around, so push to 4 weeks later.

By then should be able to remove the splint totally.

Good work!