- Mar 3, 2007
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Hello. I am looking for some input regarding the following: our 7 y.o daughter, who competes at Level 5, recently broke her left index finger in two places (on each side of the growth plate). She broke it on April 14th. She saw an orthopedic specialist who put her in a cast (up to her elbow) two days following her injury. The doctor said that they would remove the cast at 4 wks. When I mentioned that she had a State gymnastics competetion a few days before the 4 week mark, the doctor said that she should be healed up by the 3 week mark. I did not want to push the issue of having it removed early. I clearly told the doctor that I didn't want to take any chances of it not healing properly. Anyway...my daughter is scheduled to have the cast removed this upcoming Wed and the State Competition is on Saturday. She wants to compete and has been practicing what she could at the gym. We are just a little nervous about her possibly reinjuring her finger or struggling at the State competition. Any suggestions as to how to assess her "readiness" for the competition or how to help her to better prepare during the two days leading up to the event. Thanks for any suggestions/ advice that you may be able to offer. Sincerely, Ginger