SunSurfer Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Over servicing is always going to be an issue in a medical system where it is fundamentally a money making business, rather than a service. In a publicly funded, universal healthcare service your doctor gets paid whether he/she operates or not. That environment does not reward over treating or over investigating patients. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workshop7 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, 1xsculler said: Totally SUCKS! Soooo sorry! N E chance this was the usual “over the handlebars” disaster? When that has happened to me it’s like all hell breaks loose instantaneously and you wonder what happened. Or, are you pretty sure your board hit something? Either the nose dove into a soft area, which I doubt, or it hit something raised. The light was flat so I don't know. I didn't go over the handlebars. That would have been better as it would have released some of the direct pressure on my ankle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, 1xsculler said: Wow! A very scary story...second opinions are frequently valuable! You have to be your own advocate. I had a different but similar story. Knee went out- bone on bone and could not walk a block. Talked to 3 Orthos (Federal Way Wa, Minneapolis Mn, Duluth Mn.)and they all said I needed a full knee replacement. Talked to guys on this site and someone said his employee had a new experimental knee procedure in the US, but years of experience in Europe. Found someone in Portland that was doing it and he said I was a perfect candidate. Had it done 10 years ago, and had it X-rayed last year, and it looks like the day it was put in. When I asked the Doc in Duluth, he tried to dissuade me by saying that they, and I quote, "haven't had great luck with 1/2 knee revisions". OK, so I'm not willing to take someone at an incomplete explanation, so I asked him, "are you telling me that a 1/2 knee revision is just as hard as a full knee revision?" He said, "Well NO". Then I asked him if he did half knees, and another "NO". Needless to say, you have to ask for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th opinions, plus you have to make sure that they are doing the procedure you're asking about. You are your own best advocate, and maybe the only one with your best interests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbox18 Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 I’m out... Fractured left ankle in 2 places at Mount Snow, VT today on my first run... Had on soft boots... Super icy, and way too fast... Can’t even explain what happened... There was a bump, twist, and a pop... A fitting end to this season... Cheers! Tim 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Just now, timbox18 said: I’m out... Fractured left ankle in 2 places at Mount Snow, VT today on my first run... Had on soft boots... Super icy, and way too fast... Can’t even explain what happened... There was a bump, twist, and a pop... A fitting end to this season... Cheers! Tim So sorry to hear the bad news. How long does it have to be immobilized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Ouch, sorry to hear that. hope you have a speedy and good recovery. PS. That brace looks like it would fit in a sb binding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbox18 Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thanks! Probably should have ridden hard boots instead today due to the icy conditions... I’m out 4-6 weeks... Will need to see an orthopedic doctor next week when I get home to see if there is additional soft tissue damage... The doctors at Mt Snow were very good and X-Rayed the ankle, put me in a boot and crutches... 2 small fractures, so not terrible... I’m actually not mad about it for some reason... And fortunately nothing else is injured... And yes the boot may actually work in soft binding, but I’m totally not going to test it out at this point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 Out also. Fractured collarbone today. Maybe surgery tomorrow. 2 years in a row...... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, Poloturbo said: Out also. Fractured collarbone today. Maybe surgery tomorrow. 2 years in a row...... sorry for your rotten luck...very sucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 8 hours ago, timbox18 said: I’m out 4-6 weeks... Sorry to read about your injury. I have had ankle injuries myself. I simply cannot recommend this leg crutch enough. https://iwalk-free.com/ You get the use of your hands back... So worth it. Heal well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, timbox18 said: I’m out... Fractured left ankle in 2 places at Mount Snow, VT today on my first run... Had on soft boots... Super icy, and way too fast... Can’t even explain what happened... There was a bump, twist, and a pop... A fitting end to this season... Cheers! Tim Know the feeling. Broken talus last year. Was perfect this year but took long to healed because I put weight to fast. DO NOT PUT WEIGHT ON IT at all cost the first month. Hope for a fast recovery for you. Edited March 7, 2021 by Poloturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crote123 Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Poloturbo said: Out also. Fractured collarbone today. Maybe surgery tomorrow. 2 years in a row...... Ta&?%$%&?*k. Vraiment désolé d'entendre ça. Je te souhaite une réhabilitation rapide sans complications. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 hours ago, crote123 said: Ta&?%$%&?*k. Vraiment désolé d'entendre ça. Je te souhaite une réhabilitation rapide sans complications. Merci beaucoup. Très gentil. Pas chanceux les 2 dernières années. Ont vieillit lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideGuy Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 I crashed hard a week ago Sunday. I've been riding hard boots for 25+ years and never been hurt before. It was very flat light and foggy. You couldnt see a thing and just had to feel your way down the hill. On my 4th run I made hard toe side turn right into moguls which were only on half the run, and not their the week before. 9 broken ribs, pneumothorax and a shatters collar bone. Had surgery on the collar bone yesterday. They estimated a plate with 7 screws. Surgery went well. I have no numbness anywhere. Ribs are all lined up and won't be an issue. This season has been a total shit show with the crappy weather early season, and then the closing of the Ontario hills. I got out 5 days total. I'm hoping for a 3 month recovery so I can get the most out of mountain biking season. I was riding almost everyday up until the trails got icy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 5:43 PM, RideGuy said: I crashed hard a week ago Sunday. I've been riding hard boots for 25+ years and never been hurt before. It was very flat light and foggy. You couldnt see a thing and just had to feel your way down the hill. On my 4th run I made hard toe side turn right into moguls which were only on half the run, and not their the week before. 9 broken ribs, pneumothorax and a shatters collar bone. Had surgery on the collar bone yesterday. They estimated a plate with 7 screws. Surgery went well. I have no numbness anywhere. Ribs are all lined up and won't be an issue. This season has been a total shit show with the crappy weather early season, and then the closing of the Ontario hills. I got out 5 days total. I'm hoping for a 3 month recovery so I can get the most out of mountain biking season. I was riding almost everyday up until the trails got icy. Injuries that interrupt our activities totally suck! So sorry...hoping for your speedy and complete recovery. My wife just got done telling me I was practicing risky behavior and If I keep it up I WOULD get injured and then to read this... I don’t like it because she IS ALWAYS right, just ask her, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowburn Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, 1xsculler said: Injuries that interrupt our activities totally suck! So sorry...hoping for your speedy and complete recovery. My wife just got done telling me I was practicing risky behavior and If I keep it up I WOULD get injured and then to read this... I don’t like it because she IS ALWAYS right, just ask her! Yes or No. Or how about never leave the house cuz you might die in a car wreck, get the Rona or etc. Life ain't worth living without risk. That's not living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 hours ago, snowburn said: Yes or No. Or how about never leave the house cuz you might die in a car wreck, get the Rona or etc. Life ain't worth living without risk. That's not living. Agreed. Taking calculated risks goes along with enjoying life which is something I will continue to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, 1xsculler said: Injuries that interrupt our activities totally suck! So sorry...hoping for your speedy and complete recovery. My wife just got done telling me I was practicing risky behavior and If I keep it up I WOULD get injured and then to read this... I don’t like it because she IS ALWAYS right, just ask her! Life is not meant to be lived on the sofa/couch! (or whatever you call a 2-3 person seat where you live) There are some things in life that are so much fun you should only stop doing them when you just can't do it any more. The "evil day" will come for each of us crazies here when we just can't physically carve a snowboard anymore. Until then...... Edited March 12, 2021 by SunSurfer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 2:10 AM, SunSurfer said: The "evil day" will come for each of us crazies here when we just can't physically carve a snowboard anymore. Until then...... Mods please delete and ban this type of posting !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I don't know about you guys but I plan on ripping the beginner runs. At least until my diapers start dragging and slow me down ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowburn Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, lowrider said: I don't know about you guys but I plan on ripping the beginner runs. At least until my diapers start dragging and slow me down ! new meaning to dragging shit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, snowburn said: new meaning to dragging shit Watch out for insider's skidmarks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideGuy Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Before and after pics. The collar bone has no pain what so ever. Ribs still bother me. 3 more weeks in a sling then I can start rehab. I can't wait till I'm strong enough to bike again. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Yikes. On a plus note, I always wondered what staples looked like in the skin. Amazing, and ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 4 hours ago, RideGuy said: Before and after pics. The collar bone has no pain what so ever. Ribs still bother me. 3 more weeks in a sling then I can start rehab. I can't wait till I'm strong enough to bike again. Someone did a good job of putting you back together. Ribs typically take 6-8 weeks to really settle down. There's a story behind this you haven't told us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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