Amichai had tendon lengthening surgery in the beginning of April. After much research, deliberation, second opinions, and more deliberation – we decided to go through with the procedure. The surgery entailed lengthening two muscle tendons in his right hand and arm – the adductor and FPL. The goal of the surgery was to bring his thumb out of his palm so that he would be able to use his right hand more efficiently. Explaining to a five-year child that he will undergo a surgery is ...