Just thought I'd post back with an update on my hand. Sep. 9th I caught in on the prop and required 13 stitches to close two severe gashes. Ivery nearly severed the tendon to my index finger, but got very, very lucky. I do have some slight nerve damage, and have almost no feeling in the space between the two cuts, but overall not a major issue.

Here's the then and now, as well as some "tribute" work under the wings of my trainer...

Ouch! Thanks for posting - we all need to be reminded of what might happen. And it's good to hear you're recovering.