I have a rare wrist ailment named Kiembock's Disease. I went to the NY Jets sports doctors. It is my left wrist and being sports Dr's they understood what the left wrist is used for on bikes. they even had some pics on the walls from some famous motocross riders. Fortunately for me the left hand wrist uses finger strength more than wrist motion, though flexibility helps. My disease is incurable but I am only restricted from playing my guitar. my bike should not bother it.

I guess what I am saying is, if you are able to come to the states (NYC in particular) and can afford to see doctors from a place like Hospital for special surgery, you will find that the knowledge is second tonone.

 

As at least one other person mentioned, it might be worth it to go for an independent second opinion before you make your final decision.

And if you do go through with it, stick with the therapy afterwards.

Back in '09, I had a distal radius fracture in my left wrist (slipped on some ice). I originally backed off from surgery, but got a second opinion with a different orthopedic doctor who had treated me before. He definitely recommended the surgery, which went well. I worked as best I could on the physical therapy (in the office and at home), and got just about all the prior range of motion back that I'd had before.

 

Hes in Canada.

Yeah get a second opinion. Any surgery is risky & has the potential to make things worse. Ask if therapy can help.

 

Like bluelineman noted, Im in Canada. The wait times for surgery are long unless its life threatening. Just getting an appointment with another wrist specialist for a second opinion is going to take months no doubt.

 

but i thought universal healthcare was GREAT and AWESOME and we HAD TO HAVE IT?

most servicemembers will tell you - universal free healthcare has major drawbacks

 

I have tendon damage in my right wrist and what I recommend is acupuncture to see if it helps.

I have no pain afterwards and have no plans for surgery.

In the meantime between your decision for a procedure or not, use a throttle rocker to offset the damage effects.

 

Have you tried the cortical steroid shots, and a wrist brace?

 

Sounds like your mind is made up and you resist the idea of learning if surgery is really necessary or not.

If you ask a surgeon for a solution, he'll suggest cutting you open. That would be a very desperate act. And you should consider that approach only after exhausting all homeopathic and non-invasive remedies.

Whatever you decide, the Kury rubber throttle boss and a windshield take virtually all the strain off your right wrist. If you aren't already using them, you're just not even trying.

 

Yes I have had the shots they give relief but lasts less every time I also have a brace, dont like wearing it though.

 

My mind is not made up, and as I said earlier in this thread I will be looking for a 2nd opinion. I really dont want to have surgery.....who does ? I will be ordering a throttle boss before riding season starts (April) been looking at them already.