Burning Sensation & the Scar - 21 Days after Surgery

Like a First Degree Burn!
As the OT predicted, the splint is driving me crazy! When will this frizzly, stinging sensation that runs from the incision up to the nail bed end? I feel it the most when the splint is on and the plastic is in contact with my thumb--- and the splint is supposed to be most of the time. The first-degree burn sensation is so annoying that I take the splint off whenever possible, taking care to not place the hand in any danger. Sitting on the couch reading. Typing (like now!). Even driving. I always put it back on before I move around, logic being that the worst thing that could happen is for me to fall and overextend the joint, damaging the repair.

Still, I know I'm supposed to have the splint on all the time, except for showering and doing the exercises. The skin covered by the sock feels oh so much better! I think I'll try attaching some moleskin to the inside of the splint and see if it helps at all. I'll have to report back about that.

The Scar - Well, see for yourself. The scar is the least of my worries. I think it looks pretty good!