At the end of January, Garrett was practicing with his Hurricanes Team and he jammed his finger when fielding a ground ball at shortstop. It hurt and was swollen but we iced it. Garrett never brought up the topic of his finger again. Last week, I happened to take a look at his finger. It was still swollen but now the tip of his finger actually drooped downward. Oh No!
We went right to the doctor and I heard the words that made my heart sink into my feet. Garrett's primary car physician tells us that it may be broken and to see an orthopedist immediately. (Garrett I am so sorry I didn't notice sooner - I feel like the worst mother ever.)
Garrett and I were off to the Orthopedic Department of the Boston Children's Hospital. We were sent down for x-rays and were seen in record time. The worst was confirmed. Garrett has mallet finger which is referenced to as baseball finger. The bone in his first knuckle chipped and the ligament tore. Garrett will have to wear a simple splint for the next 8 weeks and we are hoping that the ligament reattaches so that he can straighten his finger again.
Thanks for being so brave buddy. Garrett isn't letting this slow him down. He is somehow still managing to play all his sports including pitching in his games. (Doctor approved all sports activities)
Note: I am now writing this 7 weeks later. Garrett has completely healed and we are slowly weening off the splint. He will be splint free in one week with a finger that now has full strength and bending ability. Greatest news ever!!
