Tony Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Anybody had one before? How long before you were back on the bike? I had a bit of a "senior" moment while approaching Crosslee roundabout from Houston last Friday night (forgot where my brake levers were). As a result I went into the turn too fast and enjoyed some "tarmac time". When I got up I found my right arm had stopped working. (Fortunately a very kind local cyclist named Bill had spotted my misadventure - he loaded me and my bike into his massive Volvo & drove me home.) If anyone has had experience of this particular injury I'd be glad to hear about it. In particular I'd like to know whether you opted for the "surgical fix" or not (apparently it speeds recovery time, but not by all that much?). Thanks PS at least I didn't sign up for F*****rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Sorry to header that Tony My son Lewis broke his and was back on his bike after a week!! He was only 6 at the time. Young bones and all that Me ? Well, I came off on the Wanlockhead trip 3 years ago and was off for about 6 weeks or so. But this was more to do with the broken wrist than the collar bone which okay after 3-4 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Sorry to hear about your spill Tony. Speedy recovery, look forward to seeing you back on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted March 11, 2011 Members Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Aw, Tony, I had you pegged as far too sensible to crash! All the best for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreigS Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hi Tony sorry to read about your accident i know only to well what its like not to get out on your bike , wishing you a speedy recovery Elaine & Greig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted March 11, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Tony, nea luck mate anyway, if it helps with motivation to get back on the bike then, after I broke ribs 18 months ago - 3 weeks back on turbo (tentatively) - 6 back on road - 8 able to ride in bunch again - 10 back racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted March 11, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hope it's not too painful Tony, hope you're back on the bike soon as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Hutcheson Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hi Tony....sorry to here that....! yes could be worse you might have entered the Farm Yard Speciial ! speedy recovery mate...! bike ok....? Campbell H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted March 11, 2011 Administrators Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hope you're back on the bike soon Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted March 12, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear tony, I was back on my bike after 10 days, after faceplanting. In hindsight this was too eager, so dont rush is all I can offer! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay10ant Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hope it heals quickly. I broke mine when I was 12, (not all that long ago.) I remember ridding my bike while my shoulder was still strapped up and my arm was still in a sling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Ouch! Here's to speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin H Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about your spill and resulting injury Tony. I always approach that roundabout with caution as even in the dry it seems to be dodgy. Wonder sometimes how the Renfrew Bunch don't go down given the speed they go through it at. Can't offer advice re getting back on the bike but when I broke mine when I was 16 I was able to outrun the polis by about week 2 (don't ask........young and foolish lol). Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted March 12, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear that Tony. I've done mine twice. Six weeks off, if I remember. To pin or not, I would have thought depends on the break itself. Get well soon. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted March 12, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Tony Definitely speak to your orthopaedic doctor and tell them you're a cyclist. About half the orthopaedic surgeons in WoS have bikes (mainly Colnagos with Super Record) so you should get a sympathetic hearing. Unfortunately you can't undo your broken bone so whatever you do you're going to have to spend a few weeks off. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Tony Really sorry to hear this - easily done. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. No specific experience of your injury but suspect, as ever, patience will prove a virtue. Iain & Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 12, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 gutted for you tony as i know you had entered drumlanrig. Hope you have a speedy recovery Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted March 12, 2011 Life Members Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about your mishap. Get well soon, Tony! Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 hi tony soory to hear about your tarmac time it happened to me six weeks ago distral radius fracture to the right wrist now got steel plate and a load of screws in my wrist i was baco on turbo after two weeks and made my return to the road yesterday only did 12 miles but felt brill hope you get back soon brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Tonywish you a speedy recovery a friend broke his last year took him a while to get back on the bike but he did not get the op he now has a horn shape in the middle of the bone and hates cobbles blames.the fracture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted March 12, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Tony, Can't offer any advice, but can wish you a speedy recovery. Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted March 12, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I wish you a speedy recovery. I wouldn't recommend the Tyler Hamilton approach of finishing the Tour and grinding down six teeth while riding through the pain! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hickey Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about the spill Tony. I broke mine badly playing rugby many years ago and went to the Western A&E who just put my arm in a sling and told me to 'take it easy' for 6 weeks (the bone splinter was protruding through my skin and this caused me more distress than the break itself..). I've since been advised that the break should have been re-aligned properly (via surgery presumably) - the fact that I didnt have that done means that I occasionally (and still after all those years...) get numbness in my arm/hand which is unfomfortable and a bit disconcerting. I also lost much of the power I had when training (bench press etc) in the gym. Without knowing the medical ins and outs I'd recommend (as I think Alan does above) that you go and see a 'proper' Doc and get considered advice quickly. I was playing rugby again within about 8 weeks from what I remember so it did seem to heal quickly. Hope you are back on the bike soon. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about your accident - I wish you aspeedy recovery. Paul C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferenezejohn Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hi Tony Nothing more frustrating than being an injured sports person, however trying to get back to early can set you back months, depending on the injury. Give your injury time to heal, you wont regret it. Good luck. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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