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Seeking a Hand Specialist for pulley injury 16-May-2014 At 8:36:12 AM plumb-bob

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I had a skype chat with Dr Julian Saunders last night. He confirmed that I've ruptured my A3, but that a conservative approach to recovery is the best way to go. He advised that an ultra-sound is likely to be a waste of time as the symptoms I've described (and sounds) are a better confirmation of the injury than I'm likely to get from an US anyway (which may not even pick up a pulley - ruptured or whole).

He's advised that I should continue to splint my finger for another two weeks in a slightly curved (relaxed) position. I can then remove the splint, and use that finger for everyday light tasks.

After a total of 8 weeks from when I first injured it I can start light open handed climbing, so long as I wrap the finger with tape, such that it can't bend at the middle joint.

I have to very slowly work back up the grades, but should be back to full strength in 12months (the only bad news)...

I was very happy with the consultation and highly recommend speaking with Julian if you've got any climbing related injury concerns.

Cheers for the input guys.

Ash