TheX Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 26 minutes ago, Chief said: Zombie thread resurrection. Just read this article and found it very interesting. I figured posting it here would be better than starting a new thread. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/interview-chris-leatt-on-mtb-injury-research-and-protective-gear.html Should be a sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 NBR but I'll go ahead and post it here anyway. Got a quote on trimming my trees that were growing into the house. Instead decided to save $680 and do it myself. Was up on the ladder sawing a 4in diameter branch off a Live Oak. Once the cut was nearly complete, the branch bowed down as I expected it would. As I finished the cut, I expected the branch to fall down and away from me. Still not sure exactly what happened, but the moment I completed the cut, the thick part of the branch that I just cut away catapulted into my face, putting a sizeable gash in my upper lip. As is generally the case with these things, all of the urgent cares were closed, meaning I ended up at the ER paying $580 copay / coinsurance to get 3 stitches. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Damn, sorry to hear about the busted lip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 10 hours ago, throet said: NBR but I'll go ahead and post it here anyway. Got a quote on trimming my trees that were growing into the house. Instead decided to save $680 and do it myself. Was up on the ladder sawing a 4in diameter branch off a Live Oak. Once the cut was nearly complete, the branch bowed down as I expected it would. As I finished the cut, I expected the branch to fall down and away from me. Still not sure exactly what happened, but the moment I completed the cut, the thick part of the branch that I just cut away catapulted into my face, putting a sizeable gash in my upper lip. As is generally the case with these things, all of the urgent cares were closed, meaning I ended up at the ER paying $580 copay / coinsurance to get 3 stitches. Sorry man. I've banged myself up pretty good being a cheapskate. Was it worth it? Absolutely😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownKing Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Since this was bumped I will share my injury story. I play ice hockey in the local leagues but hadn't played in a year because Covid. Well, after getting vaccinated I subbed in a game a month ago and promptly tore my distal bicep tendon from the bone. Had surgery and now no riding until at least until July/August. Sucks because I recently got a new bike and was putting in 70+ miles a week. On the bright side (for me) is I haven't missed much trail riding because of the rains. I have been hiking a lot of the trails I normally ride which give a cool perspective of lines, etc. /CSB 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 54 minutes ago, CrownKing said: Since this was bumped I will share my injury story. I play ice hockey in the local leagues but hadn't played in a year because Covid. Well, after getting vaccinated I subbed in a game a month ago and promptly tore my distal bicep tendon from the bone. Had surgery and now no riding until at least until July/August. Sucks because I recently got a new bike and was putting in 70+ miles a week. On the bright side (for me) is I haven't missed much trail riding because of the rains. I have been hiking a lot of the trails I normally ride which give a cool perspective of lines, etc. /CSB I tore my proximal bicep tendon 15 years ago. They couldn't re-attach it so now I have a unicep and back closer to when it happened my friends accused me of constantly flexing my left arm. I was told that even if they'd been able to re-attach it may not do much good. Is a distal repair more usable? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 11:09 PM, throet said: As is generally the case with these things, all of the urgent cares were closed, meaning I ended up at the ER paying $580 copay / coinsurance to get 3 stitches. As a fellow recent lip injury recipient, I can certainly sympathize. I was lucky enough to have an urgent care facility open at 2AM and super close by, and a buddy to get me there. I was unlucky enough to need 11 stitches for my repair though (the installer claimed it was 12, but the un-installer only found 11). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Barry said: As a fellow recent lip injury recipient, I can certainly sympathize. I was lucky enough to have an urgent care facility open at 2AM and super close by, and a buddy to get me there. I was unlucky enough to need 11 stitches for my repair though (the installer claimed it was 12, but the un-installer only found 11). How's that healing up anyway? Ya gonna live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 54 minutes ago, The Tip said: How's that healing up anyway? Ya gonna live? All healed up just fine. Some obvious scaring, but not nearly so gruesome as you'd expect if you'd seen the original injury. It's maybe the definitive feature of my face now, but the good news is that now you don't notice how big my nose is! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownKing Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 7 hours ago, AntonioGG said: I tore my proximal bicep tendon 15 years ago. They couldn't re-attach it so now I have a unicep and back closer to when it happened my friends accused me of constantly flexing my left arm. I was told that even if they'd been able to re-attach it may not do much good. Is a distal repair more usable? I've been told it will be back to 100%. I did have the option of letting it go, but decided to fix it since they said it would most likely be good as new. I do admit I thought the procedure would be pretty simple, but there is a pretty long scar and rehab has been tough. I hope to be back on the bike just in time for the August drought and 100 degree temps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) Had a pretty bad ragdoll OTB in AZ on the second day that had me calling it quits early. Right arm took most of the brunt and range on motion is limited a week later. Gonna hit up the doctor if doesn't improve in a week. At 47, I was lucky to have walked away from that crash. Wife washed out at speed and jammed a couple fingers but she's recovered quicker than expected. A little bummed we didn't finish the day. Then I saw this........ https://www.pinkbike.com/news/florent-payet-out-of-leogang-world-cup-after-a-pole-struck-his-genitals.html Edited June 14, 2021 by ATXZJ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) ..,, Edited July 3, 2021 by Sluggo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 So went out and left BC to run my route up to SN and back. Actoss the dam a guy came up on me and didn't pass. Game on.We dropped off the side trail by Gnargasm and booked it toward Gum Drum. I don't know what exactly happened but he told me that I cleared one root but clipped a trunk and like that I was OTB hard.Hit my head . Face and landed on the back of my shoulder. Turns out that after x-rays at DOC and then onto St David's for CT scan I broke my clavicle and it is dislocated from the sternum. But thanks to whoever I was riding with. I think his name is Jared or Jaret or something. But whoever he is I am grateful for him and what little time we spent hauling mad ass , I had fun bro!Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Cafeend said: So went out and left BC to run my route up to SN and back. Actoss the dam a guy came up on me and didn't pass. Game on. We dropped off the side trail by Gnargasm and booked it toward Gum Drum. I don't know what exactly happened but he told me that I cleared one root but clipped a trunk and like that I was OTB hard. Hit my head . Face and landed on the back of my shoulder. Turns out that after x-rays at DOC and then onto St David's for CT scan I broke my clavicle and it is dislocated from the sternum. But thanks to whoever I was riding with. I think his name is Jared or Jaret or something. But whoever he is I am grateful for him and what little time we spent hauling mad ass , I had fun bro! Ouch! Those high-speed, unexpected wipeouts can be the worst. When I converted my Tallboy from 29 to 27.5 format - and in every respect it's a better bike - I had to go through a period of adjustment to stop having hard pedal strikes and bottom bracket impacts, often resulting in a sudden, unexpected dismount. I now ride with a higher tire pressure and a little more air in the rear shock, and all is good. There's a circular root out at Suburban Ninja at the perfect height to catch your bike shoe in - I have to remember it's there every time I take this innocent little turn, and one day it's gonna get me. Heal up, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 How's the bike? Sorry, someone has to say it each time! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Cafeend said: Turns out that after x-rays at DOC and then onto St David's for CT scan I broke my clavicle and it is dislocated from the sternum. Damn dude - so sorry to hear this! Is surgery going to be required? Hopefully that sternoclavicular dislocation is popping outward and not inward! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Damn dude - so sorry to hear this! Is surgery going to be required? Hopefully that sternoclavicular dislocation is popping outward and not inward! Thanks. No where near as bad as yours was with your leg. CT revealed the dislocation was minimal and the break is just more like a crack so in either case no surgery is needed.They all said it was gonna be pretty sore till its not. But I've feared this break for years and feel relieved it has happened finally Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Cafeend said: Thanks. No where near as bad as yours was with your leg. CT revealed the dislocation was minimal and the break is just more like a crack so in either case no surgery is needed. They all said it was gonna be pretty sore till its not. But I've feared this break for years and feel relieved it has happened finally Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Good to hear! Sounds like you'll be back on the trail by the time the cooler temps roll in. Rest up my friend and let's ride once you're back in the saddle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Craziest bruising I have ever had. From my Sunday wreckSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Bernardo Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Dang Dude. At least Chicks dig scars/bruising. When cleared for riding, I'll take you on a slow old guy ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Dang Dude. At least Chicks dig scars/bruising. When cleared for riding, I'll take you on a slow old guy ride.Thanks! I'd love that somedaySent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Eeeesh, that bad bruise is right over your heart -- consider it a good outcome that you're still here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Eeeesh, that bad bruise is right over your heart -- consider it a good outcome that you're still here. It started as a good sized hematoma above the collarbone on my lower neck. The Doc said as the week progressed it would flow down into the chest as it drained from my neck. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taco_junkie Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) @Cafeend Gross I hate it! Also were you trying for the Jeff Goldblum pose or just lucky? Edited July 23, 2021 by taco_junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 16 hours ago, Cafeend said: Good hair day though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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