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4/25/2012 4:52pm
4/25/2012 4:52pm
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4/25/2012 11:24pm
This is what happens when you break the tib, fib and talus twice within 3 months. It always looks like this, it never gets any smaller than this and now the bones in the joint are starting to get locked together when I move it certain ways. It hurts like hell.....I might have to join Ridge's club and just cut the damn thing off. This happened about 15 years ago and its still this swollen.
Love to see people's expression when I move my foot and you can audibly hear my ankle grinding. If they're brave enough I let them put their hand on it so they can feel the popping of bone on bone.
I'm at 13 yrs with both my heels/ankles and if they were still like that I might pull a "Ridge" also. Did you ever decide on what to do, fuse the joint or...???
The Shop
My left ankle looks like that..........permanently
But it still works, some what. And at times hurt like hell.
At least you (and I) are not in Ridges situation. Not yet anyways.
Good luck, Torque.
LOL!
Right after it happened, wearing my Illizarov external fixator.
Here's what mine looks like 15 years later, keep in mind I've spent the majority of the day on the couch or it'd look worse.
Compound fractures of Tib/Fib in the same leg again, almost two years later to the day after hitting a tree.
I guess that makes me a one upper too...
My Illizarov had a hinge, allegedly to help my Achilles and keep my Talus moving. According to my Orthopedist, was the first guy in the U.S. to have that setup! Works parts..........
5 freakin' months with that damn thing, only to have it removed, and another orthopedist re-break my mess and use internal fixation!
Dang, bad memories, right there.
When the first Doc wanted to amputate it, first thing I wanted was another opinion. And I was going to keep getting opinions until I found one that didn't involve amputation.
I've got a Tibial nail in that leg also now. Doctors told me if I broke it again, they're not sure I they'll be able to fix it. Can't imagine what you went through having to wear it and only have it rebroken!
Sorry for the personal question, I'm just interested if it's from breaks or something.
Three months no walking or weight. Pic in avatar was taken couple months later at Dallas SX. Ankle still swells, but I can still ride.
Hey Slip! Don't worry Bro, I got your back...I've got pictures of your external fixators somewhere.
Pit Row
You know what is really weird? I cannot stand to see someone else get hurt anymore. I will not watch replays when somebody gets hurt.
Good for you.
I didn't mean anything other than, your situation is the epitome of our misfortunes. (ankle/leg injuries)
I guess we all adapt to the cards that we are dealt with.
All you guys, who have posted here on this thread are awesome, good luck to all of you.
Can I use your souvenier in the last picture for my Halloween party next year???
All of those pics should be used in the "This is Motocross" ads.
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