Son fractured wrist!

Tink · 05-11-2007, 10:44 AM

Janet, it sounds like they simply don't communicate very well with their patients which stinks.

If Ricks wrist is broken, they would want to let all the swelling go down before putting a plaster cast on it. This way it will be a better, more effective fit. He should have an adjustable splint on it until that time. As long as the wrist is immobilized by a splint it should be fine to wait until Monday, if need be, but they certainly should have told you that!

Janet · 05-11-2007, 12:20 PM

okay ladies, I just talked with the Dr. It is now 10 after 4 PM. He has broken a bone in his hand and can not go to the orthopedic Dr. until Mon. or Tues., can you believe that? His hand and wrist is immobilized, but the idea of waiting!!! So now he'll have to go to school on Monday and they'll call first thing to let me know when I can get him in. They are going to get an earful by the time it's all said and done. I think this is ridiculous!!

Thanks Tink, I didn't think about the swelling needing to go down, but yes..they should have told me what to expect. I guess if I would have went to a city south of ours, they put casts on in the ER. Heaven help the accident victims. From now on, we will not be going to the hospital in our city. Not worth it to me!!

Mandy · 05-11-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

okay ladies, I just talked with the Dr. It is now 10 after 4 PM. He has broken a bone in his hand and can not go to the orthopedic Dr. until Mon. or Tues., can you believe that? His hand and wrist is immobilized, but the idea of waiting!!! So now he'll have to go to school on Monday and they'll call first thing to let me know when I can get him in. They are going to get an earful by the time it's all said and done. I think this is ridiculous!!

Thanks Tink, I didn't think about the swelling needing to go down, but yes..they should have told me what to expect. I guess if I would have went to a city south of ours, they put casts on in the ER. Heaven help the accident victims. From now on, we will not be going to the hospital in our city. Not worth it to me!!

My goodness, Janet, that IS ridiculous!! Cant you take your son to the ER over the weekend, and tell them what your Dr. said, but you are not willing to wait till monday?

AngieDoogles · 05-11-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

My goodness, Janet, that IS ridiculous!! Cant you take your son to the ER over the weekend, and tell them what your Dr. said, but you are not willing to wait till monday?

I agree. Maybe the other hospital will handle this in a more appropriate manner. I hope that your son is feeling better and the medication is still working.

Mandy · 05-11-2007, 12:47 PM

Well, i certainly hope that boy is not in any pain, Janet, dont take no for an answer, if you go to the ER they have to help you girl.

Janet · 05-11-2007, 01:07 PM

I took him to the ER yesterday. Our hospital doesn't do casts. I just can't believe that. We will wait until Monday. Maybe by then I'll calm down a little bit and they won't have to haul me off.....LOL

AngieDoogles · 05-11-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

I took him to the ER yesterday. Our hospital doesn't do casts. I just can't believe that. We will wait until Monday. Maybe by then I'll calm down a little bit and they won't have to haul me off.....LOL

They better watch out! They probably don't want to see you upset when your son is hurt...

Mandy · 05-11-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

They better watch out! They probably don't want to see you upset when your son is hurt...

Exactly!

I know what i would be like if my son was treated that way... and i know, Janet is the same

AngieDoogles · 05-11-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandy

Exactly!

I know what i would be like if my son was treated that way... and i know, Janet is the same

I think that's a mom thing. My mother is very soft-spoken and calm, but mess with her children and she'll tell you how it is. lol.

05-11-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Janet, it sounds like they simply don't communicate very well with their patients which stinks. If Ricks wrist is broken, they would want to let all the swelling go down before putting a plaster cast on it. This way it will be a better, more effective fit. He should have an adjustable splint on it until that time. As long as the wrist is immobilized by a splint it should be fine to wait until Monday, if need be, but they certainly should have told you that! __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

05-11-2007, 12:20 PM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	okay ladies, I just talked with the Dr. It is now 10 after 4 PM. He has broken a bone in his hand and can not go to the orthopedic Dr. until Mon. or Tues., can you believe that? His hand and wrist is immobilized, but the idea of waiting!!! So now he'll have to go to school on Monday and they'll call first thing to let me know when I can get him in. They are going to get an earful by the time it's all said and done. I think this is ridiculous!! Thanks Tink, I didn't think about the swelling needing to go down, but yes..they should have told me what to expect. I guess if I would have went to a city south of ours, they put casts on in the ER. Heaven help the accident victims. From now on, we will not be going to the hospital in our city. Not worth it to me!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

05-11-2007, 12:47 PM	#5
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	Well, i certainly hope that boy is not in any pain, Janet, dont take no for an answer, if you go to the ER they have to help you girl. __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

05-11-2007, 01:07 PM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I took him to the ER yesterday. Our hospital doesn't do casts. I just can't believe that. We will wait until Monday. Maybe by then I'll calm down a little bit and they won't have to haul me off.....LOL __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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