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Post by Fayez Moutassem on Nov 30, 2012 20:23:48 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone who showed concern and who wished me a quick recovery on here or on Facebook. I had a 3 hrs surgery on my elbow. The humerus bone snapped at the joint and that's not common so a surgery was required to reposition the bones using plates and screws. Good news that it was a clean break so surgery went smooth and pain was minimum after. This is attributed to having good quality bones as I was informed by the doctor. My left arm is still in cast but cast should be removed early (next Thursday) although the bone would be partially healed . Reason is : it's the joint and it gets stiff fast so this is required to gain back the range of motion which requires Physiotherapy and time. Swelling is much less now (pinky is most swollen). Anyhow , I'll be back with my right arm but not sure about my left.
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Post by John Milne on Nov 30, 2012 22:43:31 GMT -5
This is good news.
Heal well Fayez.
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Post by Ryan Charles on Dec 1, 2012 3:30:16 GMT -5
Glad to hear that your on your way to recovery and that the surgery went well. Take it easy and look after that arm my friend.
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Post by Nik Straub on Dec 1, 2012 11:14:21 GMT -5
Rest up my friend! Try not to get discouraged. In 2005 I tore my right bicep. Rehab was like 6-7 months but it is stronger than it ever was.
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Dec 1, 2012 20:29:41 GMT -5
You've got the heart of a champion Fayez. This will make you stronger I'm sure.
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on Dec 7, 2012 10:40:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys. The gypsum cast was removed yesterday. elbow is numb and skin is swollen at the elbow around the long scar because of the surgery but things are much better now. Physio therapy will start early next week.
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Post by John Milne on Dec 7, 2012 18:50:45 GMT -5
good news
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on Dec 28, 2012 16:13:38 GMT -5
hey guys. for an update: physio therapy is going well and my elbow's range of motion recovered almost 90%. i am currently in dubai for a short vacation.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Jan 1, 2013 1:18:07 GMT -5
Happy new year Fayez. I hope we can pull lightly in the next few months  |
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on Jan 2, 2013 10:04:24 GMT -5
Thanks Bro. I wish you a great 2013. We will definitely pull right arm soon. let me know when you're back from Lebanon. Have a safe trip and take care.
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Jan 7, 2013 2:12:23 GMT -5
I'm leaving Lebanon on the 14th, should be back to training the week after. I'll call you when I get to Mississauga.
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on Jan 11, 2013 11:14:00 GMT -5
I had an appointment with the surgeon yesterday for new xrays to see the progress of my elbow. Recovery is going well and I was given the green light to start lifting light weights with my left arm.
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Post by John Milne on Jan 11, 2013 15:30:20 GMT -5
awesome!
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Post by Jason Manjin on Jan 12, 2013 9:12:10 GMT -5
Nice Fayez, nice to hear. That is a long screw going through almost your elbow?
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on Jan 12, 2013 9:37:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Yes, there are 2 long screws through the distal humerus. The inclined one and the other is the horizontal one going thru almost the elbow. They both help in closing the inclined fracture. the plate supported with 3 short screws protects the fracture externally. Gladly the surgery was done so well I've regained almost all of the range of motion without pain. There is no more swelling and I feel my elbow is normal as if there r no screws in. The ulnar nerve was slightly injured so there is little numbness around the pinky area but its improving. Nerves are usually the slowest to heal even if its minor.
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