This patient has what we consider mild
involvement. Notice this patient has fairly good control before surgery. After
surgery he is even better. These subtle changes can make activities of daily
living much more automatic. For an active young athlete keeping up with his
peers, these improvements make his function easier and more spontaneous. Notice
that although he could bring his wrist up somewhat before surgery, he often used
it in the flexed (bent down) position. After surgery, he is able to keep his
wrist stable in the neutral (middle position) during a task and place his thumb
in a better position for fine motor tasks
