I have an opposable thumb! While I can't quite deliver any bone-crushing hand shakes, it is novel to turn the pages of a book with one hand. The ability to grasp small objects between the the thumb and fingers is a distinguishing advantage we primates hold over the rest of the animal kingdom- one that I wholly took for granted before I was injured. although still weak and limited to my right hand, every increase in dexterity is welcome and I hope similar improvements in the left hand will soon follow. Time to ramp-up the electrical stimulation!
Cheers, Berkey
this is AWESOME! I never thought reading the words 'opposable thumb' at the beginning of a blog would be so exciting..this is huge! congrats...i expect you to kick adams butt in thumb wresting. you have a couple weeks to prepare....my money is on you:)
ReplyDeleteThumbs up to you too. You are an inspiration to everyone. Keep up the hard work, Dan St.
ReplyDeleteGreat news Eric! Praying for similar progress with your left hand. :)
ReplyDeleteim really excited for you man! I'm sure your trying to make as much use out of that thumb as possible! they seem to be used from everything to a use it anywhere coat hanger to a way to plug breeching dams...
ReplyDeletemiss you man, im always happy to see your recovery : )
Warm thoughts,
Michael