Physics 101
11-26-07 | 09:10 AM
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rebmeM roineS
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From: Metro Indy, IN
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Can the orthopod fix your shifter, while he's at it on your elbow? Maybe he can just cast the shifter and elbow and let them heal. Good luck.
11-27-07 | 12:31 AM
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circus bear
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From: Austin
Bikes: 97(?) GT Richochet, 00 Schwinn SuperSport
heal fast...never got a broken elbow fixed from an MTB accident 10 years ago.. Can't fully bend arm either way but the bonus is I can't roll my hand all the way over to beg for change either...
suck-o on the elbow. Do whatever they say to facilitate your recovery!
suck-o on the elbow. Do whatever they say to facilitate your recovery!
11-27-07 | 08:28 AM
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Hopefully it's the same side shifter as your elbow. It would really suck if they were on opposite sides, then you'd lose all shifting capability. Also, don't worry so much about seeing the orthopedic surgeon. They're pretty much harmless. It's the physical therapists you got worry about. That's where the real pain starts. Another heal fast wish for you here.
11-27-07 | 03:08 PM
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Artful Dodger
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Thanks, all, for your condolences. The doc says the fracture is pretty unusual. It runs along the length of and narrowly across width of the ulna to the socket. The portion adjacent to the socket was projecting about 4-5 mm out from bone Friday, but by yesterday the fracture had both lengthened and drawn in to the bone. So....he thinks that the best thing to do is use the arm to within the limits of pain in the hopes that it heals in place and I get maximum range of motion back. No surgery, no cast, no brace, no sling, nothin. 
But, no bike for a couple of months either. Right now, I cant move my arm past my abdomen. Lets hope I get it all back.
But, no bike for a couple of months either. Right now, I cant move my arm past my abdomen. Lets hope I get it all back.
11-27-07 | 03:51 PM
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On my TARDIScycle!
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From: Eastside Seattlite Termite Mound
Bikes: Trek 520, Trek Navigator 300, Peugeot Versailles PE10DE
11-27-07 | 03:58 PM
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Used to be fast
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From: So Cal
Bikes: 85 Specialized Expedition, 07 Motobecane Immortal Spirit built up with Dura ace and Mavic Ksyriums, '85 Bianchi Track Bike, '90 Fisher Procaliber, '96 Landshark TwinDirt Shark Tandem, '88 Curtlo
"Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts forever."
From "The Replacements", one of my favorite movies (and bands).
Hope the recovery is complete and uncomplicated.
From "The Replacements", one of my favorite movies (and bands).
Hope the recovery is complete and uncomplicated.
11-27-07 | 07:03 PM
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rebmeM roineS
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From: Metro Indy, IN
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11-27-07 | 11:59 PM
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From: Cowtown, AB
Bikes: Titus El Guapo, Misfit diSSent, Cervelo Soloist Carbon, Wabi Lightning, et al.
You know what happens when you run - running leads to swimming and swimming leads to tri-geekery and tri-geekery leads to suffering... All will be lost...
