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I managed to rupture the flexor tendon in my right thumb this AM while trying to cut a piece of 8lb monofilament tippet with Swiss Army knife scissors. Heard a pop and thumb would not move at the knuckle. Prior to that I was keyboard warrioring here. So not exactly severe stress on the joint.
X rays say no avulsion fracture. Appt with hand surgeon in two days
Interestingly I was prescribed Ciprofloxin for an infection last week. One of the side effects is tendonitis and tendon rupture, esp. the Achilles and especially with "seasoned veterans" like me.
The prescribing doc knew I ruptured my Achilles while skiing two years ago. She also knows I'm an aging athlete who skis, mountain bikes, hikes uneven ground and sometimes forgets he's getting old.
I took a few days off from skiing late last week and early this week, until I could talk to the doc about risk of injury given known side effects. Guess I have my answer. Happy I didn't ski.
Oh yea, there won't be a followup with this doc.
Will chronicle my surgery and rehab.
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