Fredwina 0, CAR 1

Oh NO! That really bites! I hope you'll find something else to take pictures of. I'm going to miss your ride reports! Maybe they can be walk reports?

Anyway, get better fast!

I'm so sorry for your injury Fredwina - but glad it wasn't more serious too.... Perhaps you could climb up on the trainer or go to spin class (if someone would kindly set up your bike for you)? Will you have some sort of bandage or splint to show that you are injured? People are surprisingly kind and helpful if you have a cast (plus they won't grab/bump/touch you there) when I had my cast I was heartened to hear from my trainer that doing free weights with my non-broken side would help keep me from losing as much strength in my broken side. I looked weird at the gym doing one armed curls, chest presses,lat pull downs, etc,( somehow I never worked up to any 1 armed push ups:rolleyes:) but at least I felt like I was doing something positive. Plus, you can get some endorphins going there too. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Take care! Tokie

Umm Fredwina, do you hike? Why not do some hiking in de mountains you folks have in Californiaayyaayaaaa..??

You'd still be able to take cool photos!

So sorry Fredwina! And I agree that it is amazing and a relief that you weren't injured worse! Cars are so much bigger!:(
I join the rest in wishing you a quick recovery and hope you can get some great photos from your own two legs :)

Oh crap!

Oh shoot, hope it heals fast and good as new, man that sucks. :(

I've got a fiberglass splint covered by an ace bandage. I may try and do some hiking

Aw, that stinks. (((((Fredwina))))) Be careful hiking, you don't want to get someplace where you lose your footing and reflexively catch yourself with the bad arm :(.

Thank goodness for no cast and starting PT right away, anyhow. Hope it heals up quick! Make sure they give you the good drugs especially for before your PT sessions!

{{{((( FREDWINA )))}}}

... um, at least it's in the dark of the year?
Hoping that things aren't typical and somehow the perp doesn't get to drive around for a while.

I am so sorry about your injury.

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So no more biking for 2008

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At least 2008 is almost over with...hope you heal up quickly! Sending good vibes to you.

It's really tough when your hero can't ride! get well soon!!!

So sorry to hear about what happened. Do you have any more details on the location of the fx? I know you said distal head of the radius. Was it displaced??

no said anything about displacement:o
from my laywoman's prepective at the x-rays, there appears to be a chip in the bone right where it starts to flare for the elbow.

So it sounds like a few fx as you mentioned one was at the distal end/head of the radius which is near your wrist and a chip at your elbow too. Did you mention that you are in a splint type of cast vs a plaster one?? How long do they want you to keep it immobile? I know you mentioned about having to start PT. Let me know what you find out, I am an OT and we also work with people who have had injuries to their UEs ( arms). I may be able to give you a few ideas to talk with you therapist or Dr about.

As for the hiking, that would be great, just becareful you don't slip...Yikes.

I just went back and re-read your post, sorry my mistake, for some reason I thout you had mentioned the distal end of the radius. Hope your appointment goes well and if you have any questions re: therapy let me know and I will answer them if I can.