could be worse. A couple years ago a buddy of mine was working on a 63 Mercury Comet for a friend, and tripped over an air hose. He caught himself from falling on his face with both hands and broke both wrists. Two casts up to his elbows for months. Alot of basic functions we all take for granted required the aid of his wife and family.
Hey Rennie, sorry to hear you will be without the use of your hand for a while. A good buddy of mine just had surgery for the tendon that moves his thumb, and he is so glad he did it. No more pain. Wishing you the best! :2_thumbs_up_-_anima David