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I am right handed scanner but have taught myself to scan left handed for cardiac scans and a variety of MSK scanning . Definitely possible with allowing time for adjustments . My experience as a physio suggests long term relief requires a good physio with progression of exercises to strengthen wrist extensors, this take 3-6 mths in the chronic cases so persistance needed. If pain is inhibiting exercises and scanning then cortisone injection can help in the short term and PRP injections (into the tear) may also help if early treatment not helping
Are you properly managed through WorkCover with, useful input from the treating doctor, physio etc, and workplace management, through a return-to-work coordinator.
Wages are covered by insurance while under WorkCover care so it is a good idea to have the sonographer at work helping with other tasks. (Are desk duties an option?)
Another possible option while in recovery mode is to be rostered as a trainer for students, supervising and overseeing their actions, without actually scanning. That way the injured sonographer remains engaged with the workplace, and maintains a sense of worth and value, and students get a real boost to their training. I have used this option in the past with very good results.
Hope this helps
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Peter Esselbach