Reden Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Training schedule showed to take it easy. Simple corned on Northern Farm. Flat road and brain fade (under steer).TWAK!!! I heard it broke.R110k and 10 crews later. I spent two days in high care plus another 2 in normal ward before Doctor could operate.Injuries, broken Clavicle, two cracked ribs, bruised left lung, sprainer neck and a slight concussion.Helmet is also cracked. Pics of CT scan and day after operation. My Clavicle is now about ready to take some training. Still hurts some times but seems to be ok.
Allrounder Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 nice!! good luck. Here are my xrays for sympathy. EDIT: wrong pic...
Allrounder Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 depending on the brand and age of your helmet, you might be able to claim it from the manufacturer.
Reden Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 That was 3 months ago. Healing was slow. Got a stay at home for three weeks though.I never would have thought that so many screws can go into a short bone like this. Dumped the helmet about a month ago but then it was about three years old. Kask Mojito.
Reden Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 nice!! good luck. Here are my xrays for sympathy. EDIT: wrong pic...Thanks.
'Kaze Pete Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 4 screws, plate. 4 fractured ribs, cracked helmet, blacked out. Never dis a concussion test. Just shy of R70K. Active physio from week 2 to week 6. Full mobily at week 6.Shoulder get very tight on the bike after 50km at theh moment, stretching on the bike helps for that. Good luck!Remember recovery happens because of the after care!
shova1 Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 I'm sure that hurt! I'm hurting just looking at the pics & scans!
Spoke101 Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Welcome to the club, you are now a true cyclist. I have broken 3 in the last 3 years all stupid stuff like yours, two where plated and the second plate is due for removal in Jan. All I can say is you get used to it.3 weeks off is nice, I only got a few days Healing vibes and get back on the bike.
Reden Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 Mom warned me this could hurt.She did not say it could hurt for so long.
Rich990 Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Sorry to hear mate. Similar story here, two broken ribs and fractured scapula, big concussion (and seizured), bruised lung - but the collar bone stayed intact. 3 nights high care, 2 nights general.55k bill and then two weeks off from work. Back on the bike now you'll get there - just do your physio.
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