Radial head fracture
 

Anyone ever do this? I did Thursday night. Waiting to have a ct scan to see it I need surgery. Wondering what the recovery time and experience anyone has had. It's killing me not to be on the water for up to 6 weeks


BROWN FIN

Fracture of da elbow

LOL! Shows how medically inclined I am! Haha!

Sounded dire for a minute there!!!

If you need surgery, Do Not attempt to rush the recovery. You can make it a lot worse.

Steven, what ortho you seeing?

George Trappey at the Center for Ortho


BROWN FIN

sounds pretty similar to what i had. is it all the way around? out of alignment?

can you straighten your arm

No, or turn it side to side.


BROWN FIN

the not being able to rotate doesn't sound great. mine was cracked almost all the way around but it was still in place. but I also did mine in Singapore and was 7-8 days before I saw Dr that could actually tell me something.

Wuz u doin the Singapore sling???

no. they don't have sling to fit big round eye

I was out 8 weeks with mine and it was still fairly sore and tough to use even after that. this is one of those injuries that you deal with for a very long time. I still cant completely straighten my arm and it lets me know its there from time to time. I did not have surgery but plenty of PT. on a side note the PT for this will let you know if you are as tough as you think you are

Pt sounds like fun. Got my next appointment is Monday afternoon. Kind of anxious to find out what I'm gonna be doing and get it over with.


BROWN FIN

Well looks like surgery tomorrow.


BROWN FIN

Good luck and a speedy recovery to you sir!

Good luck

Thanks guys!


BROWN FIN

Steven, if I can do anything please let me know.

Good luck and keep us posted.