White Stripes guitarist Jack White has had a screw put in his hand to help the healing of that compound fracture sustained in a car accident. A post by Jack at the band's website reads: "A bone in the index finger of my fretting hand was shattered in an automobile accident. making it absolutely impossible to play guitar, especially since I've been instructed by doctor's that there is no way I can move my wrist until it is completely healed. The break did not heal properly, and surgery had to be performed. Three screws were placed in my finger to set the bones and insure complete recovery, three screws that will remain in my hand for life".
Keen to show how serious the injury is, White has also posted a web link to video footage of his op. Nice. Next we will have Meatloaf’s appendectomy.