Jim Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hey Carvers, I snapped my clavicle a week ago. How long would you say I should wait before carving again? Already have my arm out of the sling for range of motion work three times a day. Oh yeah, I'm 52 and in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 It probably has to do with how badly you broke it. I broke mine in two places and was out for most of the season. I think I broke it the second time out. Most bones typically take about six weeks. I had quite a bit of lingering pain and range of motion issues but eventually it all went away. It also leaves a really cool knob on your collarbone. Mine was big enough to hang your clothes on...a great conversation starter in the hot tub. You seem to making good progress so maybe it's not too bad. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamran Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Jim, it depends on so many factors (age ;) , fracture point/degree, circulation and perfusion around the fractured area, etc). But as your doctor might have already told you, clavicle fractures are one of the most benign ones and they usually heal a lot faster with a far better end results than other fractures. Wish you speedy recovery and hopefully I'll see you back on the slopes before the season ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy S. Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Faster than my f'ing achilles, that's for sure. January 2 tear, Jan 6 repair. Still on crutches. Jim, I say strap that sucker down and go skiing. I can ski and almost guarantee I won't fall. Hard to say that about snowboarding though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Broke mine when I was 17 skating. Clean break but right through. Doc said 6 weeks, I tried to push it and skate at 5 weeks. Fell on that shoulder - ow, ow. Waited an extra 2 weeks. I'd say give it what the doc tells you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Thanks for all of advice. Yeah, broke it in two with one end slightly above the other. Have gotten used to the two pieces rubbing and clicking together when I take off the braces. haha Just wondering if I could get away with taking a shot on a failed carve after a 6 week healing. This season has been too good to bail on...unless the consequences are too great. Dang Randy, I thought you would be back out by now. Hope you turn the corner real soon. Hey, when is Joel coming back for a TC crashers dinner? Anyone for Mammoth in May? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamran Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Anyone for Mammoth in May? Hmm....I might! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Good on ya Kamran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRidesSquaw Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 I had a clean snap of the collar bone last year, and was riding cautiosly in two weeks, then raced at Western Regionals for boardercross in three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob L. Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Jim, Don't rush it.. I did this to mine a couple years back and took the season off...I'm 44 now and the bones take a LOT longer to heal up than they used to. Take calcium supplements, especially if you're taking a lot of advil (and you will be for a long time), since it lots of advil changes your blood PH and your body uses calcium to try to keep it balanced (something I read when I had a lot of time on my hands) . Better not to risk a non-union and have to do the surgery, pins etc... especially with the stats on success. Keep the figure 8 on nice and snug and get those bone-ends joining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I wonder how many clavicles got busted on bikes as opposed to boards. Either way, getting tossed over the bars at speed SUCKS. Tank slappa...BAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Don't rush it. Thanks Bob...that is what I was fishing for. My break looks exactly like yours. I've read that it takes three to four months for the bones to be 100%. So tempting to hit it after nine weeks recovery in an epic season. I am taking glucosamine and condroitin along with calcium. Preparing to switch from vicodin to ibuprofin tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 stay away from Half Moon Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Ha! I almost went to HMB yesterday for the contest. Didn't look that big here in town. Looks like my surfing is on hold too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob L. Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Jim, I'll say it again 'cause nobody else is... take the rest of the season off. For me, the collarbone was surprisingly the most troublesome of any injury I've had (and it's a pretty good list) ... long recovery when the bone ends look like that and you're not 20- something. Watch for back or neck stuff starting (from everything being out of whack) just about the time the bone-ends stop bugging you. Anyone gonna be at Loon tomorrow? (Friday) Under the slow chair early.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Oh man! Definitely hurt some muscles in my neck and shoulder. Might get an x-ray in 8 weeks if I still want carve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 It was three months before my doctor said I was OK enough to ride again. By that time I was thinking about wakeboards, not snowboards. Funny thing: It took me a month before I could get out of bed without debilitating pain. That's not the funny part - this is the funny part: I later met a guy who broke his collarbone and couldn't lie down without hurting bad, but he was OK when upright. It's great that you're able to move to keep the muscles from binding up. I was able to walk around after about a month, but it took another month for my arm's range of motion to get back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Now I'm worried. I've been on vicodin too long. Glad I posted this recovery question here. Ibuprofen may might shed a whole new light on the injury. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hey Buddy, You better rest those typing hands...I've never seen you post so much in one week My birthday is next Tues., so carving at the Wood on Sun/Mon with the Rickster. Last year was a blast too, wish you could attend this year :( --Hugh p.s. No Indo Surf Pro for you either, Dr.'s orders ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Thanks Hugh...This one-finger typing is a drag. And only 5 more weeks to mend, then the strengthening part. Well, there is Maui in June. I am hoping for a strong south swell summer. BTW think I bought a 198 Undertaker for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.