Steve Smith Injury Update by fraserbritton

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fattrick (Aug 25, 2011 at 6:43)

Heal fast. We are proud of your acomplisment and look forward for a win next year!

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tdoyle1995 (Aug 25, 2011 at 10:43)

if he can heal as fast as fast as he rides hes all good

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goldengarbageman (Aug 26, 2011 at 7:49)

As long as he doesn't shave those wicked sideburns, I won't care how he does next year. Bummer about the ankle this year, but it's motivation for next. Go Stevie!!

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amajors (Aug 25, 2011 at 6:22)

next season he is top 3 for sure!

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BlueWings23 (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:31)

Get well soon Stevie... You are Top 5 this year even without the last race VDS...
just remembered what you said on Collective - Seasons... - "its cool to have someone from Canada be... on Top with Sam Hill.. Steve Peat...." You're already there... now Heal Up and Train Hard and take #1 next Season.....

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dhpig (Aug 25, 2011 at 10:26)

Great rider, great person, and an awesome season. Well liked by his competitors and gives 100% for his sponsors. You can't ask for more, other than heal up fast and see you next year.

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tabletop666 (Aug 25, 2011 at 14:27)

How can you not like Stevie! He's Canada's man!! Healing vibes~~~ Come back with a vengeance next season Stevie! We know you will!

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BLIPDH (Aug 25, 2011 at 22:45)

who's the d bag that negative propped you for this

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ilive2bike24 (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:27)

its tibia not tibula

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fraserbritton (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:28)

You're right! Typo...

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cdbfree (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:57)

no... it's definitely tibia...

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brule (Aug 25, 2011 at 12:19)

Fixed on both mentions - oops.

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TheBlizzardMan (Aug 26, 2011 at 9:16)

I am not a bone scientist but....the fibula is a bone, not a joint. You cannot separate a bone. You can only separate a joint.

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dirtbagluvin (Aug 27, 2011 at 8:14)

I am a doc. What you separate is really called the interosseous membrane. It's a thin sheet of tissue that holds the tib and fib together as well as provides for lots of muscular attachments. This is the tissue that is damaged in "high ankle sprains".
Heal up Stevie and if you need any rehab advice (which I'm sure you have covered) hit me up. It helps to have an insane MTB doc work on an even more insane rider!! Best of luck!!

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powpowpow (Aug 29, 2011 at 2:26)

who needs a fibula anyway?

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snl1200 FL (Aug 25, 2011 at 10:15)

Crazy that he's so mobile in those pictures given the extent of the injury...not exactly a twisted ankle. Perhaps he's a distant relative of Chuck Norris. The pain must have been immense but you wouldn't guess it looking at the photo's.

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jondurham (Aug 25, 2011 at 12:01)

I know some people who have gone through the same injuries and surgeries and its not an easy road to recovery. I hope everything goes well for you and wish the speediest of recoveries to come back and absolutely kill it next year

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andytheaussie (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:30)

Easily one of my favourite riders and I had him down as a dark horse for next week. Good to see him taking a long-term view and getting the operation done now so he can be in the best possible position come next year's World Cup.

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10feetover (Aug 27, 2011 at 15:52)

I've seen Steve Smith when he fall down, I was pretty shure that he could win the race because he had lot and lot of speed, really when he fall down, he was insane and all the morning he had impossible runs. I think he really deserves all fan's support, and hope he'll be back really soon! heal up steve!

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BlueWings23 (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:31)

Get well soon Stevie... You are Top 5 this year even without the last race VDS...
just remembered what you said on Collective - Seasons... - "its cool to have someone from Canada be... on Top with Sam Hill.. Steve Peat...." You're already there... now Heal Up and Train Hard and take #1 next Season.....

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oldschoolj (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:18)

Get well Stevie! You have had a very inspiring year! Looking forward to next season. Fraser, look after your bud! Cheers.

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shishka (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:21)

Wow this really sucks, tib fib breaks no fun long recovery. I wish steve the best and know he be back in action. He was having such an awesome season and look how fast it come to an end. I can feel steves fruatration as i deal with my own injury setbacks. Thats all part of riding on the edge. Hope he can make it back to that high level he achieved this season.

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vic690 (Aug 25, 2011 at 14:14)

get well soon man .... i'm starting walking now from a tibia + fibula fracture and can understand what is passing ... come back stronger than ever ..... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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thecarpy (Aug 25, 2011 at 18:40)

I broke my Tibia and Fibula at the same time playing hockey. All I can say is PHYSICAL THERAPY. That's my advice. They are rough bones to break.

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canadianmtbiker (Aug 25, 2011 at 12:00)

good job stevie you have done canada proud sending it all season hopefully this surgery will help you get 1st next season and show that canadians are the best !

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trickland (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:15)

bummer...it was a good rivalry with Hart this year!

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northwestdhdad (Aug 25, 2011 at 10:09)

Bummer. Was looking forward to seeing his run at Worlds. I'm patient, he'll be there in 2012!

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ButtonPusher (Aug 25, 2011 at 10:42)

what a shame... but injuries are part of the sport, especially at this high of a level. Watch for him to come back harder than ever next season.

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si-paton (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:48)

Stevie, healing vibes coming for all the U.K racers over here, wish you a very speedy recovery and a successful series in 2012.

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vpsryder (Aug 25, 2011 at 16:03)

thanks for all the hard work and dedication dude! I know your going to come back next year with tons of confidence, it was an awesome year of shreddin!

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waterdogs (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:27)

Sorry to hear. He had a good chance of taking it. Healing Vibes!

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misspent-youth (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:34)

I've seen this boy ride on his hometown mountain and he is fast as f*&$!!!!!! Get better Steve!!!

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PaPaSinsk (Aug 26, 2011 at 15:47)

Heal up! Healing vibes coming your way!!!!!!!! You will be killin it next year!! Just like you killed it this year!!!

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misterpeanut (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:30)

so gutted, Smith was just pinning it this year. Heal up man, I really enjoy watching you SMASH the sh*t out of the mountain.

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patmills (Aug 25, 2011 at 10:59)

what a shame for stevie - i had him down for a top 3 finish get well soon mate - next year is your year

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fullbug (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:17)

heal up well. thought for sure u woulda had a 1st @ VDS! congrats on your season and see you faster than ever next year.

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BLIPDH (Aug 25, 2011 at 22:46)

why has mikenash not been banned yet

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orvorvorv (Aug 25, 2011 at 6:20)

GET WELL SOON MY FRIEND... heal up and train..u'r getting there! ♂

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DanielBGProductions (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:43)

but shit happens and it's time to get it fixed...

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trobudden (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:21)

heal up Stevie, the Cup aint the same without you

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CosmiC10R (Aug 25, 2011 at 15:19)

Yeah, heal up man... We Canadians are proud of you !!!

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Justa25 (Aug 25, 2011 at 22:57)

speedy recovery, Stevie..

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nightsy (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:30)

heel up canadian chain saw massacre, get'em next year

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jungleman (Aug 25, 2011 at 9:40)

bad news...hope u have a nice and fast recovery!!!

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krash (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:31)

heal up, canada needs a ripper

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redwustran (Aug 25, 2011 at 21:45)

smith has dirty side burns what a boss

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ButtonPusher (Aug 25, 2011 at 22:26)

hey mikenash, why are you negative propping every comment..?

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toptenrick (Aug 27, 2011 at 17:51)

That susks ! Ride hard or ride home alone ! Peace

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TotesRidic (Aug 25, 2011 at 11:25)

get rid of the Chops Steve, they're bad luck.

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thenotoriousmic (Aug 25, 2011 at 12:52)

I love this guy.

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ErwinR (Aug 25, 2011 at 19:28)

heal up Stevie

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FreeRiderSL23 (Aug 25, 2011 at 19:48)

Healing vibes Stevie!

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niesen-ranger (Aug 26, 2011 at 5:36)

good luck!

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n1ck FL (Aug 26, 2011 at 17:39)

What a great attitude.

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billy860 (Aug 27, 2011 at 0:32)

get well soon man