Originally Posted by
Deepcherry
Hello all.
I took a little tumble yesterday on a wild trek and immediately knew my left collar bone was broken.
This is actually my first ever bone break, well into my forties, so it was about time and I was half expecting it somehow! It is a simple closed fracture, I fell on my shoulder and helmeted head. Happily no other damage apart from hurt pride and gravel rash.
I now find myself in the happy situation of not being able to do very much at all, vexing indeed as I rely on being active for daily duties.
What concerns me most (after the additional family workload this entails) is my recuperation without losing too much strength in the left arm muscles.
Can anyone offer any experience of how this will progress, advice or tips?
I have a check up in three weeks.
Kind regards, and always use a helmet!!
Just do whatever the doc and your Physical Therapist tells you. I think you’ll be fine.
I knew a local pro motocross racer. His collar bones both looked liked knuckles under his skin. Watching him ride, I don’t think he had any loss of strength.
I think cartilage/connecting tissue injuries are a way bigger deal long term. Like ACL issues or herniated disc.