The Last of Finger Fun

The arthrodesis is done. I had the last of two wires removed and the last stick is gone. The finger shows good stability, but is not at all bent. The remaining joint in the right index is just as flexible as before, so that's back to normal. I've even been able to go back to playing classical guitar.

I still experience some soreness, as I would expect, when using the finger a lot. It still has an odd shape to it - most likely due to my over-eager Coban wrapping in the early stages. The color and texture is still odd as well, but the doctor assured me that that will return to normal in time. The prescribed treatment is massaging the digit with lotion.

All in all, it seems to have worked out good enough for me.