I had the left hand operated on about 10 years ago, it turned out very well. Several years ago it started on the other left hand (some have two left feet) and much like the other hand if it gets pulled down too far I'm afraid if I break it there would be no way to set it, or cause other damage that could not be repaired. With all the Farm Eqpt and picking up Hay Bales that could happen quite easily.
You'r lucky Trapper, I'm Irish, German and American Indian, I don't know who to blame and no one will claim me anyway.