Broken collarbone help!

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Broken collarbone help!
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flag classik
Posted: Jun 13, 2013 at 6:22 Quote
It should not be a problem. Your bone isn't sharp so it won't pierce your skin. Plus, the other piece of your bone that is fused under this one will prevent it to pierce the skin.
flag Sush
Posted: Jun 13, 2013 at 6:26 Quote
I think everyone's got a point.. like you COULD ride earlier but it's always best to take it safe and wait longer than you think you need to Razz Nothing's worse than waiting all that time just to hurt yourself again.
flag llarrggee
Posted: Jun 13, 2013 at 9:18 Quote
I went to the fracture specialist today.
Had another x-ray. I am having a CT scan on Monday and a plate put in on Wednesday.

Booooo. Not happy.
flag DHFreerider74
Posted: Jun 13, 2013 at 9:23 Quote
Sorry to hear that you have to have surgery but from what everyone else has said seems like it might be better. Mine is healing with some overlap but when I talked to the doctor about strength he said it is equal either way. Hope your operation goes well and you can get back on the bike fast.
flag Sush
Posted: Jun 13, 2013 at 9:25 Quote
llarrggee wrote:
I went to the fracture specialist today.
Had another x-ray. I am having a CT scan on Monday and a plate put in on Wednesday.

Booooo. Not happy.

Remember.. could always be worse
flag llarrggee
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 at 2:32 Quote
Had the operation. Hurts like mad. 9 screws and wire around the bone. Going back on Friday to see the fracture specialist hopefully get a pic of the X-ray and post that too.

I might go for a walk to the crash site later. Not been there since just to have a look. Its less than a mile from my house.

I'm not happy at all.
What a stupid, stupid idiot I am.

Not happy
flag llarrggee
Posted: Jun 28, 2013 at 5:15 Quote
Just saw my x-ray this morning after the operation last Friday.

Bikes are rubbish anyway. Walking is much better.

X-ray before and after

Ouch
flag dylangreen91
Posted: Jul 17, 2013 at 15:05 Quote
broke mine yesterday. They were saying 8-10 weeks until im somewhat functional again. Sucks
flag llarrggee
Posted: Jul 18, 2013 at 4:15 Quote
dyalnger9 wrote:
broke mine yesterday. They were saying 8-10 weeks until im somewhat functional again. Sucks

That sounds about right. I had my operation on 21 June so that's nearly 4 weeks ago and My shoulder feels ok ish but still strange. I think the first time out on a bike will be riding down to the park prob mid August.

Just out of interest which side?
flag dylangreen91
Posted: Jul 18, 2013 at 22:03 Quote
right on. Its my right side. Im feel so gimp. Cant wait to be somewhat functional again
flag DHFreerider74
Posted: Jul 19, 2013 at 6:27 Quote
You guys should be fine at 8 weeks but a little later without physical therapy just don't want to over stress the muscles early. This week makes 8 for me and I got back on the bike for road rides. Go back slow I won't be riding any trails for another month or longer. I would recommend going to physical therapy to help get you moving again. Going to see the doctor in 4 days hopefully I am done with everything by then and no crashes happen. Good luck to you guys healing and don't push yourself it is worth the wait to be safe.
flag DanDax1990
Posted: Jul 29, 2013 at 3:47 Quote
Broken collar bone

Brokended my collar bone.

Here's what I did Friday. Go to see a specialist next Monday.
flag classik
Posted: Jul 30, 2013 at 18:35 Quote
Mine still hurts after 7 weeks... Broken for a second time after i had surgery on may 8th, broke it again a month and a half later and my plate is crocked now Frown

Been stupid and rode my dh bike after only 6 weeks ahah
flag DanDax1990
Posted: Jul 31, 2013 at 0:37 Quote
classik wrote:
Mine still hurts after 7 weeks... Broken for a second time after i had surgery on may 8th, broke it again a month and a half later and my plate is crocked now Frown

Been stupid and rode my dh bike after only 6 weeks ahah

Serves you right then?...
flag masonstevens
Posted: Sep 7, 2013 at 22:40 Quote
I just broke mine three weeks ago. I broke my left clavicle in 2008 but it was in November so it was a season ender for me. Had surgery and got a titanium plate and 6 screw's. Then I recently broke my right clavicle into four pieces and broke my scapula in half. I got another plate and 7 screws on my clavicle. Doctor says 4 more weeks (7 weeks total) until it's all healed up.
But the big thing here is to BE PATIENT!!! Don't go riding until you know for sure you are ready. is better to take an extra 2 or 3 to heal than to re-break your bones and be out another 6-8 weeks. Just let PB become your best friend in the meantime.

 


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