mechanical bridge for injured wrist/hand?

Shermanscs

Shermanscs

Steve sherman
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I broke my wrist on my bridge hand this past weekend. I am in a cast for 6 weeks. It is near impossible for me to bridge with this contraption. I was hoping that there was some sort of mechanical bridge, perhaps one designed for prosthetics?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I refuse to take 6 weeks off!

For what it's worth, I am attaching a picture.

Thanks!
- Steve
 

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Wheel chair players use a telescoping bridge.

I use a Moose Head bridge and my jump cue which is a Flying Eagle. Not much more to it than a shaft and a small handle. You could probably get by
using a spare shaft or if you need it a bit shorter, try and get an old house cue and cut the shaft to your desired length.

That will be about the easiest and cheapest unless you order a telescoping bridge. You won't need much more than a small enuff piece to hold in your hand and not extend out too far.

Or is there a repair man close by that could fix you up with a shaft reject? He actually might be able to fashion something good for you.
If you have a short shaft piece, you could cut and sand the other end flatter and might be able to tuck it into your cast on the palm side.

As far as prosthetic, get a roll of Duck Tape and make it permanent.

Then you will be known as Moose Hand Stevie.
 
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Blue Hog ridr said:
Wheel chair players use a telescoping bridge.

I use a Moose Head bridge and my jump cue which is a Flying Eagle. Not much more to it than a shaft and a small handle. You could probably get by
using a spare shaft or if you need it a bit shorter, try and get an old house cue and cut the shaft to your desired length.

That will be about the easiest and cheapest unless you order a telescoping bridge. You won't need much more than a small enuff piece to hold in your hand and not extend out too far.

Or is there a repair man close by that could fix you up with a shaft reject? He actually might be able to fashion something good for you.

As far as prosthetic, get a roll of Duck Tape and make it permanent.

Then you will be known as Moose Hand Stevie.
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Shermanscs said:
I broke my wrist on my bridge hand this past weekend. I am in a cast for 6 weeks. It is near impossible for me to bridge with this contraption. I was hoping that there was some sort of mechanical bridge, perhaps one designed for prosthetics?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I refuse to take 6 weeks off!

For what it's worth, I am attaching a picture.

Thanks!
- Steve
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Steve, I am looking at the cast. Since the fingers are free, you might see if you can find an older kind of bridge that was sold more as a gimmick, than an actual tool. It is called the Dos Equis XX Bridge. Some years ago, I saw the promotional material. It is like the two x's made of plastic about 2 1/2" Tall, and you can slip your index and middle finger thru the bridge to secure it.

You would shoot as you normally would, except it would be like using an open bridge for every shot.

A temporary solution for your problem.

cajunfats
 
We have a player that has had a stroke and cannot bridge with his left hand. He has a glove that has a moose head bridge cut in half and permanently attached to the back of his hand. It works fine and is APA legal.

Kim
 
cajunfats said:
Steve, I am looking at the cast. Since the fingers are free, you might see if you can find an older kind of bridge that was sold more as a gimmick, than an actual tool. It is called the Dos Equis XX Bridge. Some years ago, I saw the promotional material. It is like the two x's made of plastic about 2 1/2" Tall, and you can slip your index and middle finger thru the bridge to secure it.

You would shoot as you normally would, except it would be like using an open bridge for every shot.

A temporary solution for your problem.

cajunfats
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You know, this is a great idea. I actually purchased something that sounds very similar called the London Bridge. I might give it a try. The other suggestion from Blue Hog Ridr & Whammo57 about the moose head bridge is a good one as well. I knew I had come to the right place!
 
Shermanscs said:
You know, this is a great idea. I actually purchased something that sounds very similar called the London Bridge. I might give it a try. The other suggestion from Blue Hog Ridr & Whammo57 about the moose head bridge is a good one as well. I knew I had come to the right place!
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Steve:

Actually, I think cajunfats has a great idea -- the London Bridge you have is as close as you can get to that "double 'X'" design. Plus, the London Bridge has that protruding rubber cylinder, that you can grab. Or even install the London Bridge on a very short stick/dowel, and use that as the handle.

I think you'll be able to adapt, no problem.

-Sean
 
Looks like an interesting little device there. By the look of your cast, it seems that you might be able to bridge well enuff with your hand using one of those.

Is it battery operated?
 
Corey Deuel uses a regular long handled bridge on every shot sometimes as a proposition "handicap". By resting the end of the handle on his shoulder and holding the business end steady with his bridge hand he can stroke normally.

pj
chgo
 
I had a cast like that off and on for three years in the late 80's early 90's. When you can't move your arm, you would be surprised how well you can play. No moving parts.
 
Have you thought about shooting lefty until the cast comes off?

It looks as if you cradle a cue lightly with the fingers on the left hand?

Just an option.

Cheers.
 
I want to thank you all so much for all of your support and ideas. I am grateful for the wonderful community that would take the time to be truly thoughtful and caring enough to help me out. This is the best in people and shows what this community and forum are all about. I have already purchased a few of the products mentioned and have spent a few hours practicing some of the advice given.

Thanks again,
Steve
 
cajunfats said:
Steve, I am looking at the cast. Since the fingers are free, you might see if you can find an older kind of bridge that was sold more as a gimmick, than an actual tool. It is called the Dos Equis XX Bridge. Some years ago, I saw the promotional material. It is like the two x's made of plastic about 2 1/2" Tall, and you can slip your index and middle finger thru the bridge to secure it.

You would shoot as you normally would, except it would be like using an open bridge for every shot.

A temporary solution for your problem.

cajunfats
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It's a foul to touch the head of the bridge with your hand while shooting.
 
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