garry_lager en-US Wed, 30 May 2012 00:58:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid/page/2#post-3720247 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:00:44 +0000 whatnobeer 3720247@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Luckily they spotted it straight away and x-rayed looking for it. It was a pretty obvious break too apparently. I did two days of mtfu'ing over the weekend trying to convince myself that it was just a sprain. Hope it didnt do too much extra damage, though i did wear a wrist splint. Sounds like its one of the worst bones to break <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid/page/2#post-3720206 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:51:52 +0000 toxicsoks 3720206@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I had 8 weeks off the bike when I did mine a couple of years ago. The medic that saw me in A/E was pretty switched on as although she couldn't see a break, on the original X-ray, arranged for a follow up X-ray and MRI scan. These confirmed the break and monitored the healing process, which was good as I'd been treated as if I had broken the goddamn bone. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid/page/2#post-3720051 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:14:25 +0000 Ming the Merciless 3720051@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Whatnobeer, how long did it take the NHS to spot you'd broken it?</p> <p>Anything over 2-3 weeks and it'll probably need a screw and graft according to what I've read and had happen to me.</p> <p>From my experience you need to <strong><u>rest</u></strong> it completely whilst it's in plaster and <u><strong>then again</strong></u> when it comes out. No carrying, lifting, opening jars, driving, riding in any way shape or form. </p> <p>I broke mine in August 2011, was operated on in Dec 11 after it failed to heal due to them missing it initially in August before I went for more X-rays after trying to MTFU for 3 weeks thinking it was just a sprain doing carrying, riding and heavy lifting. </p> <p>I and am only just riding again (albeit very very carefully). At a minimum I'd budget 12 weeks of no exercise on the bike.</p> <p>Seriously, this is one bone you don't want to rush healing due to it's rubbish blood supply. If you can afford it, it might be worth going to see Brian Simpson for some magnetic field and laser treatments (not cheap but I think it made a difference. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid/page/2#post-3719862 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:21:49 +0000 whatnobeer 3719862@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Broke mine on Friday, anyone got any quick healing stories? Not looking forward to 6 weeks off the bike <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid/page/2#post-3660651 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:10:14 +0000 Pigface 3660651@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Broke mine and it wasnt picked up for about 5 weeks, it got better kind of, still gives me gip every so often but have raced motox enduro and trials on it so it works. </p> <p>Tricky buggers according to the doc. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid/page/2#post-3660538 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:43:00 +0000 Ming the Merciless 3660538@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Go see the quack, longer you leave it the greater the chance of non union. I broke mine in August 2011 and I've only just ventured out on the bike (very carefully as it's still easily upset). </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3634403 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:37:19 +0000 cruzheckler 3634403@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>will try this for a few days<br /> <a href="http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/661-wrist-wrap-item24811.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/661-wrist-wrap-item24811.html</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3634402 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:37:19 +0000 cruzheckler 3634402@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>will try this for a few days<br /> <a href="http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/661-wrist-wrap-item24811.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/661-wrist-wrap-item24811.html</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3634331 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:18:51 +0000 andywoods 3634331@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>injured my wrist about 18yrs ago had 2 xrays was told bad sprain but the more i read about these injuries and several other people ive talked to think i broke mine back then, been back to the docs but hes says its old age/arthritis i was about 36 at this point so been told old age at this point didnt go down well,lead balloon springs to mind.. never been back since think its time for second opinion dont know if theres much point though </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3634322 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:17:30 +0000 cruzheckler 3634322@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>3hr wait at a and e has put me off, will see how it pans out </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3634163 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:37:17 +0000 leec247 3634163@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Broke mine a couple years back after a big off racing moto cross bikes. Hospital didn't pick it up what with other injuries so I strapped it up and after everything else had healed I went back racing moto cross playing hockey amongst other things. Eventually went to the docs found out it was broken and to cut a long story short I ended up getting a bone graft. 3 months in plaster physio and now I've got less than 50% movement than I had before the op. doesn't stop me riding or doing most things just pissed off with the surgeon for repeatedly saying I'd get full movement. Then when I said my movement is awfull he said that was to be expected. Got to love the Nhs!!!!!!! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3633968 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:38:47 +0000 rewski 3633968@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Chances of it uniting are very low, are you in pain? Is it weak, can you do press ups? My surgeon fixed an 70 year old's scaphoid, the injury occurred during the war.</p> <p>Ming - I've past the year mark now, still a bit sore sometimes but I'm well back to normal riding. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3633911 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:20:01 +0000 cruzheckler 3633911@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>what would happen if i have done this and ignore it? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3495356 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:47:28 +0000 Ming the Merciless 3495356@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Latest x rays, another 8 weeks of being the one armed bandit but at least I'm out of the cast.</p> <p><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6880621019_5d127ffd89_z.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3338513 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:12:04 +0000 Ming the Merciless 3338513@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Some scabby photos:</p> <p><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6635361145_c5152dd7ae.jpg"></p> <p>&amp;</p> <p><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6635360717_c6e73ec941.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3295328 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:07:58 +0000 meehaja 3295328@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>yup. hurts quite a bit. I was left unable to hold a flat bar comfortably for about a year (was able to ride with road bars, so did a lot of CX type riding!). Still sore now (3 years later) though at least I can grip again! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3295261 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:51:42 +0000 rewski 3295261@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Keep up with the Movicol if you're on the codeine and tramodol. My consultant told me to not take nurofen or inbropufen because it's an anti-inflamm, you need as much blood as poss to fix the bone. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3294858 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:16:22 +0000 beckykirk43 3294858@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>At least you should be on the mend now <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Lots of pain killers and take it easy! Hope you have a speedy recovery <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3293982 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:35 +0000 diggerb 3293982@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Broke both of mine in the same accident 6 years ago.(motorcycle)<br /> Was in plaster for a couple of days, then had both pinned as a matter of emergency.<br /> Both are holding up fine, but I am protective of them and always wear good gloves. Also find that I will blame twinges and aches on "the screws". I think that cold weather affects them slightly and have to try and keep my hands warm.<br /> But,they both work and do not stop me riding.<br /> Let it heal and carry on as normal.<br /> Good luck </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/broken-scaphoid#post-3293965 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:42:02 +0000 Ming the Merciless 3293965@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pelvis for graft (old skool no nonsense consultant)....</p> <p>Again Owwwww </p>