Physicians

"My fracture was more than severe. I had extensive nerve damage and because of my injury, also suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome. The surgery was extensive, but when I awoke, Dr. Slade assured me that he had "hit a homerun!" I fell asleep with the MICRONAIL® (implant) firmly in place ... and without a worry in the world."

Deborah
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Alison underwent the surgery and said, "I am very pleased with the outcome." Alison says she experienced very little pain and a very fast recovery.

Alison
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"Now that I am approaching 5 months out from surgery, I have returned to normal function including weight lifting and tennis without symptoms. I was able to start strengthening my arm at a very early stage (3-4 weeks). Because of this I feel my recovery has been accelerated and more complete than otherwise would have occurred with less stable and more invasive techniques."

Dr. Osteen
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"Based on what I've heard about the immobilization treatments, I feel very lucky that I was treated with the MICRONAIL® implant instead. I was able to use my hands at work and at home quickly, and I'm sure that the motion helped my muscles stay strong, and helped to speed my recovery."

Daniel
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Four and a half months after surgery, Sabrina's left hand is nearly back to normal with full mobility and minimal scarring. She is working part-time at her job and hopes to return to full-time soon. While typing for long periods of time causes discomfort in her right hand, her left hand experiences no pain at all.

Sabrina
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"The MICRONAIL® implant was an ideal product for this active, young mother of three employed as a hairstylist," said Mark Warburton, MD. "She was able to bathe her children after just one week and return to work at four weeks."

Renee
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"I'm back to normal as if nothing ever happened. It really amazes me...Plus, the titanium rod doesn't set off alarms, so that's a bonus."

Eleanor
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"When I saw the x-ray, I thought he (Dr. Tan) would never be able to put my hand back together. But, it was fixed and it's almost perfect. This is a terrific device."

Frances
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Instead of a cast, Stan was put in a plaster splint for a week and could surprisingly wiggle his fingers with ease. Stan said, "People thought that I had carpel tunnel syndrome or a minor wrist injury. No one realized how serious the injury was."

Stan
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"I had to rush my recovery in order to play, but my wrist held up. Without the MICRONAIL® implant, I wouldn't have my world championship."

Jean
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"Now that I am approaching 5 months out from surgery, I have returned to normal function including weight lifting and tennis without symptoms. I was able to start strengthening my arm at a very early stage (3-4 weeks). Because of this I feel my recovery has been accelerated and more complete than otherwise would have occurred with less stable and more invasive techniques."

Sheila
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"I would recommend the MICRONAIL® System. If someone came up to me and asked me about it I would say certainly do it. I would do it again tomorrow if this happened again. It was a good experience and they did a good job fixing my wrist."

Ricky
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"Since I didn't have a cast, I was able to move my hand and wrist a little bit. This made physical therapy easier since I wasn't as stiff."

Anna
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"When I was first treated for my broken wrist with just a cast, the pain and discomfort were unbearable. My wrist was swollen and I couldn't even wiggle my fingers because my wrist hadn't been set properly," said Owarrenton. "But then Dr. Tan implanted the MICRONAIL® and now my wrist has completely healed. I can move my wrist without any pain!"

Owarrenton
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