Good for you, I had a wax machine when I was doing a lot of typing years back, wonderful! My hands are horrible crooked but still functioning.

I go to occupational therapy twice a week and wear ring splints. I have a basket of hand therapy items next to me at all times. Rubber ball to squeeze, sponges, and a variety of other items my OT recommended. I also have a wax machine that I use and microwavable mitts to warm up the joints.

Yes I can identify with slanted crooked hands. Hard picking things up. Thoughts are with you.

I suffer with this its dreadful