View Full Version : Leg Armour Makes Awesome Splints
thebigchin
11-26-2006, 03:43 PM
We were out riding yesterday on Mt Fromme. The woodwork was pretty frosty, but we had gotten past the worst of it. I was feeling good and was riding stuff that I had never ridden before, like the steep, wooden ladders in this photo. I just got onto the log, and knew I was going to fall off, so I tried to put some distance between me and the bike. The bike, not wanting to go down on its own, grabbed my foot and we both landed in the creek all tangled up.
http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/2/7/1/IMGP1157.JPG
As soon as I picked myself up I knew that my hand was broken. Fawcett and Jeffo made an amazing splint with leg armour and we walked out.
http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/2/7/1/IMGP2227.JPG
I was pretty cold and wet from having just spent more time than I would've wanted to in snow-fed creek, but my hand was really starting to get sore so we headed off to the hospital. Turns out I broke 2 bones in my left hand and go for surgery next week.
http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/5/2/7/1/IMGP2236.JPG
Out for everything for 6 weeks. Boy do I feel shame for repeatedly calling MasterPlanDan gimpy :cry:
heckler
11-26-2006, 03:51 PM
glad to see you're still smiling!
heal up.
Wow, I broke the exact same bone in my right hand. Heal up!
Sharon
11-26-2006, 05:22 PM
boundary in the wet!
kudo's!
Can you still type?
I'll email you to set up a time to go over the website... :)
biggles604
11-27-2006, 12:53 AM
I've done that same break. The recovery wasn't too bad all things considered. Take it easy and let it heal :)
NooNer
11-27-2006, 12:56 AM
i remember that section before all the ladders. it was awesome.
mattj
11-27-2006, 01:25 AM
Heal up good Doug! It's the end of the season though so just look forward to other activities during your recovery (hiking, snowhoeing, skiing if you're brave)
-m
LeeLau
11-27-2006, 11:48 AM
6 weeks sucks but I bet rachel is glad you didn't do worse. Heal up quick chin. We will get more pow
the Master Plan Dan
11-27-2006, 12:27 PM
Buddy... heal up man...
I know the feeling!
Dan
Dean W
11-27-2006, 12:38 PM
Ouch!!!
Heal up.
dirty deeds
11-27-2006, 01:44 PM
Nice write up Doug... as good as yo trail day tales. Bummer on the paw. Heal up quick.
Ouch! heal up soon Doug.
Only ridden that trail once and wimped on that section thinking I could have done it, now I'm glad that I didn't.
You can still dig with your right hand, right? So, we'll see you on NH next weekend? :).
Take it easy mate.
Does anyone ride with wrist guards? Would they work or do they just get in the way?
Smoke
11-27-2006, 05:17 PM
Does anyone ride with wrist guards? Would they work or do they just get in the way?
They get in the way, and just make your arm break in a different place. It's just a finger, you'll be fine.
thebigchin
11-27-2006, 05:55 PM
Wrist guard wouldn't have helped. Although the xray LOOKS like its a broken finger, that's actually the hand bone thats snapped, although I have no doubt that I'll be fine.
The surgeon says that they'll wire the bone together and that the wire will stick out of my skin so that they can just pull them out with pliers after 4 weeks!
heckler
11-27-2006, 06:02 PM
The surgeon says that they'll wire the bone together and that the wire will stick out of my skin so that they can just pull them out with pliers after 4 weeks!
tooo much information
Sharon
11-27-2006, 06:08 PM
The surgeon says that they'll wire the bone together and that the wire will stick out of my skin so that they can just pull them out with pliers after 4 weeks!
cool!
Can I do it for you!
Wrist guard wouldn't have helped. Although the xray LOOKS like its a broken finger, that's actually the hand bone thats snapped, although I have no doubt that I'll be fine.
The surgeon says that they'll wire the bone together and that the wire will stick out of my skin so that they can just pull them out with pliers after 4 weeks!
I think the biggest problem you will find is getting the strength and mobility back in your wrist after it being immobilized in the cast.
dirty deeds
11-27-2006, 10:18 PM
I think the biggest problem you will find is getting the strength and mobility back in your wrist after it being immobilized in the cast.
he's got this special exercise he's been working on for many years. he'll wack it back in to shape in no time
rustyfromUK
11-28-2006, 06:08 PM
sorry to hear about the injury mate!
glad to see you got photo evidence! cool pic of the trail and good to see you managed a smile still!
heal up quick!
ChunkyMonkey
11-28-2006, 06:20 PM
I think the biggest problem you will find is getting the strength and mobility back in your wrist after it being immobilized in the cast.
Something those who haven't had this type of injury overlook.
The x-ray looks similar to mine from last year, but I did the pinky and no metal was required. Took me almost 3 months of rehab to get on the bike again - even then it wasn't completely healed. I'm still feeling twinges here and there 15 months later.
Do the physio every day, several times/day. It hurts like hell, but no pain no gain.
rustyfromUK
11-28-2006, 06:27 PM
physio is a must hey!
I fooked up my shoulder a few years ago and all kinds of strange things were going on with it, but phsyio sorted it right out... gotta put in a lot of work tho
Jason.w
11-28-2006, 09:40 PM
The surgeon says that they'll wire the bone together and that the wire will stick out of my skin so that they can just pull them out with pliers after 4 weeks!
Did the same to my 5th metacarpal in a biking crash (pinky side hand bone, also known as a boxer break) and had two pins sticking out for 8 weeks. Got a little infected which was cleared up with antibiotics. After 8 weeks pins were pulled out with pliers. two weeks after that I was climbing lightly again. no problems in the last 10 years.... Good luck.
ChunkyMonkey
11-29-2006, 04:28 PM
Did the same to my 5th metacarpal in a biking crash (pinky side hand bone, also known as a boxer break) and had two pins sticking out for 8 weeks. Got a little infected which was cleared up with antibiotics. After 8 weeks pins were pulled out with pliers. two weeks after that I was climbing lightly again. no problems in the last 10 years.... Good luck.
Wow, that's quick. I broke the same one and wasn't climbing for 5 months. How old were you at the time?
thebigchin
11-29-2006, 09:14 PM
Surgery has been done! I'm pretty groggy, but otherwise OK. Apparently the wires weren't appropriate so it's screws and plates. Dunno if that's good or bad. Gotta visit the doc in 2 1/2 weeks and will find out then.
Something those who haven't had this type of injury overlook.
The x-ray looks similar to mine from last year, but I did the pinky and no metal was required. Took me almost 3 months of rehab to get on the bike again - even then it wasn't completely healed. I'm still feeling twinges here and there 15 months later.
Do the physio every day, several times/day. It hurts like hell, but no pain no gain.
After the exact same injury, I will be riding this weekend (weather permitting) for the first time in 10 weeks. It's not 100%, but I figure if my hand can take using an air hammer, I can ride.
Bryce
11-30-2006, 04:07 PM
Chin - good timing, bike trails are snowed in and the skiing is great! Hit it up!
rustyfromUK
12-15-2006, 04:53 AM
hey Doug... whats the latest, how you doing...?
mtnrider
12-15-2006, 06:43 PM
The surgeon says that they'll wire the bone together and that the wire will stick out of my skin so that they can just pull them out with pliers after 4 weeks!
No way! Same procedure for my right hand. But it was 6 weeks.
The look on peoples face when they saw the pin.
I had a cast that I can slide on and off. Good thing cause our daughter was born the next day.
Speedy recovery to ya'.
Heal up! I fell off a frozen bridge awhile ago into a frozen creek. LOVED IT!
that surgery sounds pretty cool though.
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