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[Closed] Physio or Doctor Advice Please: Comminuted Fracture of the Left Humerus

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Any expert advice welcomed please (don't fall off again is already noted :-):

13 Oct: Fracture ocurred on Marin Trail
21 Oct: Finally operated: Open reduction, Philos plate
22 Oct: Discharged and physio commenced (pendulum exercises only)
01 Nov: Secondary complications (indirect, emergency readmission to hospital), all physio stopped due to incapacity
08 Nov: Physio re-commenced (pendulum exercises only)
09 Nov: Discharged from hospital.
21 Nov: "Propper" physio started

My Physio is a mountain biker and understands my desire to get back on the bike asap and she seems to know what she is doing. Nonetheless I would appreciate any advice as the necessary delay to physio has left me with a lot of muscle wastage and I am concerned at how long it may take to recover reasonable function. e.g. I cannot yet move my left hand from gear lever to steering wheel (but could lift it there with my right hand). I am 50 years old BTW. If anyone has had similar op, how long did it take you to get back to tackling the same old trails?

Thanks in advance for any advice.


 
Posted : 27/11/2012 7:26 pm