ustemuf at ustemuf's lair in San Ramon, California, United States - photo by ustemuf

i should probably just leave it in for future reinforcement? long road to recovery begins today.

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ustemuf Plus (Sep 17, 2011 at 10:27)

The one screw sitting sideways is a metaphoric symbol of how I'm going to be sitting sideways even more in the air in the not too distant future.

Da-Moose (Sep 17, 2011 at 10:28)

hahaha, how long did the doc say until you're riding again?

ustemuf Plus (Sep 17, 2011 at 10:30)

i'm probably out til january-february of next year

iggys Plus (Sep 18, 2011 at 23:56)

Did you tear any ligaments or just pop the collarbone ?

~~~ Healing Vibes ~~~

ustemuf Plus (Sep 19, 2011 at 10:25)

Ligaments are ok, damage is to the collar bone only. Thanks dude, I need to do more trail shredding instead of death hucking and this wouldn't be a problem! Nice soft SC dirt hehe.

bhd13 (Sep 22, 2011 at 18:19)

That seems a little long for a collarbone. I did mine snowboarding the last day the resort was open, had surgery, and didn't miss a DH race that season. Mitch Ropelato broke his at Nat'l champs last year, and competed in Crankworx about a month later.

I'd just leave it in. No sense in getting cut open again, and it'll be weak until the screw holes fill in.

You'll be riding this fall.

ustemuf Plus (Sep 22, 2011 at 18:44)

if I crash with the plate in, the screws will make the bone explode. or the plate could get sent through my neck ,or into my lung, or into my heart, or even poking out my skin most likely. i see my doctor next week and i'll figure out the soonest i can get the plate removed + how long for the bone to fill in the screw holes. i can't ride pansy style it's just not in my brain, and i don't wanna risk my life i'm not a pro. i might be out for over half a year.

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freeride650 (Sep 17, 2011 at 11:19)

Damn that long man?
Well i hope to see ya at carlmont killing it.
Get well and dont go crazy from sitting at home and not on your bike.

ustemuf Plus (Sep 17, 2011 at 11:43)

I'm already going crazy. So mad all the time! Haha... Agghhh

ilikedh (Oct 7, 2011 at 21:24)

healing vibes, i got a plate too, in my femur XD

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bryj22 (Sep 17, 2011 at 17:56)

You and Weisy have Wolverine-style healing powers. You'll be shredding again in no time.

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jpang710 (Sep 20, 2011 at 13:02)

Happy to see the fix, get well soon bro!

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iggys Plus (Sep 17, 2011 at 12:05)

Healing vibes to the fallen brothern

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ericsx95 (Sep 17, 2011 at 16:58)

i have 7 screws in my ankle too, i guess its the lucky number

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ustemuf Plus
Moto4andStuff
in: Broken Riders

San Ramon, California, United States

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Sep 17, 2011 at 10:06

2011-09-17

Trail: ustemuf's lair
Riders: ustemuf
Description: i should probably just leave it in for future reinforcement? long road to recovery begins today.

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