The expander key gave out and broke

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During this morning's turn my key finally had enough and broke. The

metal part is still intact but now it just keeps swiviling around the

head of the handle. Turning the expander with that is impossible.

I called my ortho and I won't be able to get another one until Monday

morning. Besides prolonging the treatment, would missing some turns

(4 total) cause any problems?

Thanks

> I'm about a week into my SARPE expansion treatment. As time moves

> by it is getting very difficult to turn the key. So much so that my

> little key got slightly bent the last time it was turned!

>

> I called my surgeon's office and they said a little difficulty is

to

> be expected.. but having to use so much force that the key bends?

> Just seems a little strange.

>

> Anyone have similar experiences?