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Sunday I went skiing at Pats Peak and it was a beautiful day...although it would have been better if we had some of the storm....about 1:30 I was flying down an easy trail when my tip caught a snow snake, I went head first, and my left pole planted bending my thumb back, but it didn't hurt too bad...I rarely use poles when I ski, only on the really hard stuff. I did a few more runs after that but I was done. Its been awhile since I've taken a spill, let alone a high speed crash....damn snow snakes!
I woke up Monday and my thumb was purple, stiff, and in a lot of pain.I went to the VA where they determined it was broken but I needed to see an orthopedic hand specialist in Jamaica Plain/Boston today. Manchvegas VA through there was a chance of ligament damage.
I went to the specialist today and it took all of 2 seconds to determine I need surgery. The spot where the lateral ligament attaches to the bone on my left thumb broke away. I have surgery on January 8th where they insert a screw into the bone to reattach the ligament....looks like my skiing is done for the year.
While its only day surgery I am not sure how I will be feeling Saturday so I may or may not be able to make the meeting