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Cragar · 03-27-2008, 09:56 AM

Went to see the Ortho yesterday and they took another x ray. From what I gather the break is in the middle which is good so it should heal itself with calcium. The latest x ray showed no sign of calcium starting to develop, which really bummed me out. According to the Ortho that is to be expected at this time (Three weeks). He does have me starting PT on Friday to get some movement back in my arm, so hopefully that will help. I go back on April 16th for some more x rays, I hope something shows up then. He thinks that in another week or so I will notice a big improvement. I cant help but think I should have had it plated and pinned, but two Orthos said no. Anyhow sorry for the rambeling but shit this is gettig to be a drag, not being active sucks.

Cherers

foofighter · 03-27-2008, 09:57 AM

what a bummer Craig...just be patient man, it'll heal up stronger than before. we'll be waiting to get you back out on the trail again!

OMR · 03-27-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cragar

Went to see the Ortho yesterday and they took another x ray.

Thanks for the update. Sometimes the healing seems to take forever... wait until you pass 65! Hang in there... this will all seem like a bad dream someday... right now use this time to take hikes and appreciate what a beautiful area we live in... reamin positive (I know easy said when you're healthy)... the trails will always be there and so will the tribe.

Fired Yo Momma · 03-27-2008, 10:21 AM

So when are you riding next? Naw I hope you get better ASAP man.

ODB · 03-27-2008, 10:31 AM

Don't be so sorry that you didn't get the surgery. The screws impede blood flow to the site of the break, making for a loooooong recovery. Plus, the plate isn't real comfortable ... a year-plus after my surgery, I still have pain after I sleep on my busted c-bone.

Anyway, just try to be patient and get lotsa calcium in your diet. Cutting out alcohol also is supposed to aid healing. Hope you get better soon.

project_d · 03-27-2008, 10:52 AM

Hope you heal soon. In the meantime, does that mean that you can be our new shuttle driver?

Cragar · 03-27-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by project_d

Hope you heal soon. In the meantime, does that mean that you can be our new shuttle driver?

Sure but I cant promise your safety, you know one arm and all

03-27-2008, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cragar Senior Member	Broken Collbone Update Went to see the Ortho yesterday and they took another x ray. From what I gather the break is in the middle which is good so it should heal itself with calcium. The latest x ray showed no sign of calcium starting to develop, which really bummed me out. According to the Ortho that is to be expected at this time (Three weeks). He does have me starting PT on Friday to get some movement back in my arm, so hopefully that will help. I go back on April 16th for some more x rays, I hope something shows up then. He thinks that in another week or so I will notice a big improvement. I cant help but think I should have had it plated and pinned, but two Orthos said no. Anyhow sorry for the rambeling but shit this is gettig to be a drag, not being active sucks. Cherers

03-27-2008, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	what a bummer Craig...just be patient man, it'll heal up stronger than before. we'll be waiting to get you back out on the trail again! __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

03-27-2008, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fired Yo Momma Client 9	So when are you riding next? Naw I hope you get better ASAP man. __________________ And the hangovers hurt more than they used to And corn bread and ice tea took the place of pills and 80 proof And it seems like none of us do the things quite like we used to do And nobody wants to get high on the town And all my rowdy friends have settled down -Hank Williams Jr.

03-27-2008, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
ODB Team Sting-Ray	Don't be so sorry that you didn't get the surgery. The screws impede blood flow to the site of the break, making for a loooooong recovery. Plus, the plate isn't real comfortable ... a year-plus after my surgery, I still have pain after I sleep on my busted c-bone. Anyway, just try to be patient and get lotsa calcium in your diet. Cutting out alcohol also is supposed to aid healing. Hope you get better soon. __________________ *tkblazer:* I don't need to know any more low lifes

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