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Complete rupture of A2 pulley 26-May-2011 At 10:19:17 PM crazyjohn

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Sorry to hear this Jacs(this is Ms. Bernardi I assume) :) . Some of the advice so far is ok. Some is absolute shit. Let me tell the full story. I have ruptured finger pulleys several times and perhaps complete ruptures. I dont know. I only had one ultrasound done years ago on the first pulley injury and they told me I would be crippled for life, blah, blah, blah. I healed within two months and was climbing within two weeks. Be careful of your diagnosis. Perhaps a second opnion would be wise.

I completely ruptured the UCL in my thumb in February this year. I went for an ultrasound because I was worried about a stenor lesion. Look it up if your interested. Basically a SL cannot possibly EVER heal without surgery, so I had surgery (Thanks Australia!). Now Im climbing 80% strength again, except I just ruptured the A2 in my pinky somehow!!! AHHH!

Well anyway, the point is that the surgery only put me out 2 months. The surgery you get (if you go that route) will put you out the same amount of time. It is the same surgery. Actually mine is more complicated because of the dislocation of my thumb. The outside of my thumb is still stiff whereas I can load 100% on my thumb with no pain in the ligament(inside where the surgery was).

However! Surgery is PROBABLY not necessary. You should talk with Julian Saunders. http://www.drjuliansaunders.com/ If you cant see him in Sydney he can do a skype consultation. Its worth it.

If you decide to heal yourself, which is probably a good idea, the article below is awesome! Im using the advice on my pinky right now. It is what Julian will probably tell you to do as well. I know because I camped next to him a couple years ago in the gums and he suggested this to Deano.

http://onlineclimbingcoach.blogspot.com/2010/05/pulley-injuries-article.html

This link goes to Dave Macleod's website and he is smart. This stuff really works. Dont lose hope, girl! Its not over! Good luck. And I would spend the money to talk to Julian and maybe a second opinion from other imaging people before seeing a surgeon. Dont get sucked in by bored imaging folks who see something interesting and want to start cutting away! Maybe Julian knows an imaging place in Melbs that has dealt with climbing injuries?

-cj