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4/27/2015 5:44pm
So if anyone saw the post about my first ride of the season and how it ended in a broken tibeal plateau and fibula, I ended up back at the hospital for pain control today. They were finally able to bring my pain down to an acceptable level after suffering at home for five days in agony. They changed my medication regiment for home as well, and hopefully this works out for the best.
While I was there, I was finally able to see my X-rays and such, and from the CT Scans they do, they make a 3D model of the injury. It's some pretty fascinating stuff to say the least. The first question I had was "Exactly how many fractures are there?" The reply was "numerous and they're all commutated." So basically there's a bunch, and they're all close together
I also learned that my time spent in this external fixator doesn't count towards my recovery time. My recovery time starts when they do the internal fixation and really start correcting things.
Once we get that far which will be in a "few weeks," depending on how it recovers, the light at the end will be glowing more brightly hopefully.
I've attached some photos of the external fixator, the leg and the X-rays and models.
Please be safe this season boys and girls. I wasn't sending anything massive when I did this. It was a stupid tiny table top I've jumped countless times before. It just bit me.
Enjoy the season!!!! I'll enjoy the support of family, friends and the like. I'd be in a much darker place than I am without them. So thanks to those people. And some of them are even here on vital.
Shane
While I was there, I was finally able to see my X-rays and such, and from the CT Scans they do, they make a 3D model of the injury. It's some pretty fascinating stuff to say the least. The first question I had was "Exactly how many fractures are there?" The reply was "numerous and they're all commutated." So basically there's a bunch, and they're all close together
I also learned that my time spent in this external fixator doesn't count towards my recovery time. My recovery time starts when they do the internal fixation and really start correcting things.
Once we get that far which will be in a "few weeks," depending on how it recovers, the light at the end will be glowing more brightly hopefully.
I've attached some photos of the external fixator, the leg and the X-rays and models.
Please be safe this season boys and girls. I wasn't sending anything massive when I did this. It was a stupid tiny table top I've jumped countless times before. It just bit me.
Enjoy the season!!!! I'll enjoy the support of family, friends and the like. I'd be in a much darker place than I am without them. So thanks to those people. And some of them are even here on vital.
Shane
In what way did you land on your leg? Just came from high and landed on your feet?
I actually think I hit the handlebar with my knee brace and it causes a massive impact. I can only imagine my knee if I didn't have them on though.
Shane
Great luck on the recovery time man! On the bright side, you won't be missing any action on vital or posts that get deleted!
The Shop
On a lighter note, fishes got stitches.
Hope you heal up quick.
Damn Shane, I hope you make a full recovery and come back strong. At least you have your health, family and you'll be able to walk and ride again.
Shane, I think if you continue to your maintain your positive spirits, you will do fine. Sorry to hear, but also glad you shared your story and words of caution for everyone. Hope the recover goes well and I think it's safe to assume you'll be spending some time on this forum.
Bummed for you after just getting the new bike.
I got sent home from a hospital 2 hours away with no external fixator, just a knee imobilizer, riding in the back of a pontiac firebird! Long story, not so much fun.
Saw my ortho first thing in the morning and he panicked.
It was super messed up.
He said I would never walk without a limp, never run again.
He was wrong.
Good luck with your recovery bro, it's a long road but you can do it.
oh, and my mom took away all my pain meds when we got out of the hospital and flushed them! She was afraid I would be addicted with what all they gave me!!!
I did all my recovery and rehab with only enteric coated aspirin for pain. :-)
good luck bro, stay on top of your pain with those meds.
You can do it!!
Pit Row
It will all just be a faded memory before you know it. I broke my heels and I waited almost 2 years before I started riding again. I wish I had done it sooner, but the Dr. had me scared I'd never walk right again.
My biggest concern was Compartment Syndrome. Keep an eye on swelling, feeling in your foot and distal pulse. IF your doc hasn't talked to you about what to watch for, ask him about what to watch for.
Good luck with your recovery
Steve
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