[NP-Clinical] Ortho Assist in Portland, OR

[Stephanie Walker]

Maybe he has an avulsion fracture of the ulnar collateral ligament (I  
think that's the one) - gamekeeper's thumb/skier's thumb. If so,  
sometimes they need surgery, sometimes not. If that's what it is, it  
affects the person's ability to pinch with thumb & forefinger. That  
could affect many daily activities especially if it's the dominant  
hand. But your friend needs an orthopedist to examine & give an opinion.

Stephanie Walker, RN, FNP

On May 8, 2007, at 12:42 AM, Barbara C. Phillips wrote:

> Dear Listmates,
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> One of my pts is worried about her son and is looking for some  
> help. This is all the info I have:
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> 28 year old male who lives in Portland, OR has a fractured “thumb”.  
> He was apparently seen in the ER and was told he must get it fixed  
> or be “crippled”. He has no insurance, can’t work (construction)  
> and is unable to get any kind of assistance through the state of OR.
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> Any suggestions on how this young man can get his hand taken care  
> of? He apparently struck out with any kind of DSHS/Oregon Basic  
> Health plan assistance (he’s not pregnant nor is he a single mom  
> J). Unfortunately (?) he was not working at the time of the injury,  
> so it’s not a workers comp claim.
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> Thanks,
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> Barbara C. Phillips, NP
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> www.NPBusiness.ORG
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