So i just came back from hospital.

roysters · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:22

broke my arm on saturday night, had to have a operation.

I managed to do it in a arm wrestle with a mate.... the thing just snapped and flopped onto the table.

I know have a metal plate in my arm and i have to go back for physio.

The main problem is that i run my own design business and there are a few projects starting.

I can't reach my mouse because my arm is at a right angle.

Anyone have any suggestions? lol

a1ex2001 · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:23

roysters said:
broke my arm on saturday night, had to have a operation.

I managed to do it in a arm wrestle with a mate.... the thing just snapped and flopped onto the table.

I know have a metal plate in my arm and i have to go back for physio.

The main problem is that i run my own design business and there are a few projects starting.

I can't reach my mouse because my arm is at a right angle.

Anyone have any suggestions? lol

Don't get drunk and do silly things! Oh and on a more usefull not learn to use the mouse with your other hand feels really odd at fist but won't take long and it's useful for avoiding RSI long term to be able to swap!

Pyscho_Si · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:24

Outsource your work to China/India?

Seriously.... don't you have some sort of insurance to cover loss or earnings when your not able to work? Or maybe you could hire some one temporary until you recover so you don't cause issues with your clients.

ic1male · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:24

More importantly, will it impair "other" functions? Like having a wee and more saucy stuff.

Mat · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:25

Ow, thats proper Over the Top stylee!

Trackball any good?
Graphics tablet?

Glaucus · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:26

Drink more milk

, how weak our your bones.

on a more seriuse note, how about one of those mice you hold, with a roller ball on the thumb?

iCraig · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:27

Adjust your seating and desk arrangement so you can comfortably use the mouse.

It's either that or postpone your projects until your harm heals?

iCraig · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:28

Pyscho_Si said:
Seriously.... don't you have some sort of insurance to cover loss or earnings when your not able to work?

Was my first thought but I guess the whole reason the thread is here is because he has none?

roysters · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:29

ic1male said:
More importantly, will it impair "other" functions? Like having a wee and more saucy stuff.

I wee with my left hand. Feels like a stranger is pulling it out. As for the saucy stuff... there is ways round it

Mr_L · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:30

I mangled my arm recently and its still healing, but I can use the mouse with it now.

Why don't you try using your other arm, I did.

roysters · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:31

rollerball on the thumb would be perfect! *searches.

Oh, and no, i have no insurance.

roysters · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:33

Mr_L said:
I mangled my arm recently and its still healing, but I can use the mouse with it now.

Why don't you try using your other arm, I did.

It's hard to do illustration work with my left hand when im naturally right handed. Will try though!

Pete19s · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:34

I feel your pain, literally. Did a similar thing in July, broke my right elbow after a high speed collision with a dog. Its frustrating, had 3 weeks in a cast with no movement at all and its still not right. Once out of my cast had to do some desk re-arranging to be able to use the mouse and then gradually once movement returned you get used to it. All I need now is op number 2 to remove my pins and wire, they make quite an impressive x-ray.

Mr_L · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:36

roysters said:
It's hard to do illustration work with my left hand when im naturally right handed. Will try though!

Ahh, that would be difficult. I'm lucky enough to be slightly ambidextrous, but I wouldn't be able to draw with my left hand.

Signing the release form for my operation left handed was interesting.

Mr_L · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:40

Pete19s said:
I feel your pain, literally. Did a similar thing in July, broke my right elbow after a high speed collision with a dog. Its frustrating, had 3 weeks in a cast with no movement at all and its still not right. Once out of my cast had to do some desk re-arranging to be able to use the mouse and then gradually once movement returned you get used to it. All I need now is op number 2 to remove my pins and wire, they make quite an impressive x-ray.

My x-ray was more impressive than yours, so ner.

The first x-ray I had done after my operation you could see my humerus bone from my shoulder, then a big gap (no bone where there should be bone) with a metal plate and pins holding it together with my elbow. I'm glad to say I now have a full humerus.

roysters · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:40

Pete19s said:
I feel your pain, literally. Did a similar thing in July, broke my right elbow after a high speed collision with a dog. Its frustrating, had 3 weeks in a cast with no movement at all and its still not right. Once out of my cast had to do some desk re-arranging to be able to use the mouse and then gradually once movement returned you get used to it. All I need now is op number 2 to remove my pins and wire, they make quite an impressive x-ray.

You getting yours removed??! maaaan, i have to have this plate in me forever... like robocop.... i feel violated

Mat · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:41

You can deflect bullets with it like Wonder Woman did with her bracelets!

James07 · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:46

touch screen? left hand? move the mouse? get an opticle if you havnt already?

loads of things you can do... obv broke my wrist before also lol, pain in my *** it was... took ages to get used to the cramps in my arm from the pos i help the mouse.

roysters · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:48

seems like trackball is going to be the best option. Cheers guys.

Pete19s · 15 Oct 2007 at 14:50

TBH I dont want them removed I like them, apart from then I catch my elbow on somthing and knock my pins. a lot of people seem quite off-put by them, I think it ads somthing and is a permenant reminder about what happens when you dick about. I found the incident quite amusing, but when you break you funny bone off I guess the fun has to go somwhere.