Tag Archives: Massachusetts General Hospital

In a Pinch

Posted on June 8, 2012 by FLG

This post is not for the faint at heart, furrylittlegnome friends. On Tuesday, gnome went under the knife at the Massachusetts General Hospital to correct a PIP joint issue. Below is a photo of the day. It’s not as bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine, Uncategorized | Tagged Hand, Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH, Operation, Patient, Photos, PIP Joint, Surgery | Leave a comment

The Hand

Posted on March 30, 2012 by FLG

For the past eight weeks, furrylittlegnome has been typing away wearing this contraption attached to her left hand. It is a dynamic splint, and its purpose is to passively straighten some phalanges. Made out of thermoplastic, and a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine, People | Tagged Boston, Dynamic Splint, Hand, Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH, Occupational Therapy, Plastic | 3 Comments

Under the Weather

Posted on March 15, 2012 by FLG

Like the weather, furrylittlegnome would be incredibly warm one minute and then down-right chilly the next. For three long days, gnome has been battling a “cold”. Last night, she lost the battle as a deep and painful cough settled in … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine, People | Tagged Boston, Bronchitis, Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH, Sick | 4 Comments

Hospitality

Posted on March 4, 2012 by FLG

The hustle and bustle of people from all walks of life. Long lines. Blue scrubs. White coats. Beepers. Hand sanitizer. Defibrillator stations positioned throughout the area. It is no secret, to those who know the furrylittlegnome, that she loves hospital … Continue reading →