i've got pretty good motion already; the main thing preventing more at this point is that i've still got a ton of swelling around the second and third joints.

Your motion will get worse for the next 6 weeks, then start to get better again. Good to see you have a good start though.

 

foreshadowing?

so it would seem ms. scrub has good intuition:

My work schedule and an out of town wedding to go to dictate that to be the first day I'll be able to get up there for a lift hit. I've promised Ms. Scrub that I won't ride lift terrain solo; got to find someone to ride with. Anyone able to join on a weekday? I'm no super hucker, or super fast DH guy, but can hold my own getting down the mountain.

oops, i forgot to edit out the part about your holding your own down the mountain.

(just messin' w/ ya... glad you're healing up and look forward to riding w/ you again soon)

 

You'll be twisting off those caps in no time.

 

The gash is deeper than tendon....it came from the inside out!

Your finger will be swollen about a year. Work hard for the next 3 months and you might get back full motion. Regaining full extension will be the hardest part.

nah, the gash isn't really a gash. it's where the skin split open on the underside, while the finger was hyperextended backwards. skin only stretches so much........

i've got pretty good motion already; the main thing preventing more at this point is that i've still got a ton of swelling around the second and third joints. slowly going down though. gets less painful and easier to move every day.

 

big tendon deep gash than the dislocation. popped back into place nice and easy, at least!

The gash is deeper than tendon....it came from the inside out!

Your finger will be swollen about a year. Work hard for the next 3 months and you might get back full motion. Regaining full extension will be the hardest part.

 

...but that doesn't look quite right:

:nono:

yeah, that is one way to put it!

it certainly didn't feel quite right.

still very sore, but more from the big tendon deep gash than the dislocation. popped back into place nice and easy, at least!

 

i'm no doctor (nor do i play one on TV)...

...but that doesn't look quite right:

:nono:

 

Oh! One other question!

Will you still ride with rings? I'm wishywashy on the subject.

well, it's a non-issue until i find a worthy replacement. probably not though.

 

My condolences. I've been off the bike for a few weeks now, nursing a cracked rib. I feel your pain. I actually went for a ride the other day and mentally I am a disaster. I hope the injury won't set your mind back like it did mine.

_MK

 

I have an x-ray very similar to that from Keystone (1999), the top rock section under the gondula that was new for the Keystone race.

Hmmm, since I'm off the bike anyhow, maybe now is the time to get that vasectomy Ms. scrub and I have been talking about......

the 8 stitches in my sac after a NCS race at Big Bear just about gave me one, talk about elephantitus

 

AND out of work for at least a week. That's super sucky.

Make the best of it.

And heal up before ibmkid gets the gathering going in mid Sept.

Oh! One other question!

Will you still ride with rings? I'm wishywashy on the subject.

 

AND out of work for at least a week. That's super sucky.

Make the best of it.

And heal up before ibmkid gets the gathering going in mid Sept.

 

Adding my get well wishes. Once you get back going again perhaps I can show you around that Summit stuff (Blair, etc) we wer talking about. Fairly mellow.
Jim

 

That sux Dave, heal quick and hope to ride with you soon.

 

Sending quick healing thoughts your way. If you want to get out on the pavement give me a yell.

 

Maybe I'll be able to keep up by the time youre healed.. You guys are hardcore, really skilled riders! That was my first dh experience... I'm hooked, it was a lot of fun trying to keep up with you guys. I hope you get on the bike again real soon

 

I read about your Keystone contusion on the local board and had no idea about the carnage.
Normally, your post ride pics and write ups are awesome, and if I see your name as the OP I know its going to be worth a look. This time was no different, great post as always Scrublover. I'm not trying to downplay the injury, and you have my sincerest sympathies. Your passion is strong, perhaps this 'side-trail' you are on will be just as rewarding. Make the best of it

 

Dayum, D, ya did a fine job there. Let's hear the story of needle nose pliers and rings.

Good thing it wasn't your F-bomb finger.

 

Sorry to hear about that scrublover. I hope you get back on the bike soon.

Dave.

 

Bad news.

You didn't pop that bad boy back in on the trail?

Heal quick, we will miss you beer shots.

Maybe Jdub and I can get up in the high country and fill the void soon.

 

What's really nasty is that callus at the bottom of picture 4. That's enough with the one-handed typing if you know what I mean.

 

Damn! That X-ray looks scary!

Heal up and rock on! How long are you out for?

i can likely start doing some mellow road rides in a week, but dirt is going to be several. probably three minimal. and even when i do, i'll have to take it easy for the rest of the season.

i'm getting better at working the laptop one handed at least, and have a big stack of books i've been meaning to read. off work for a week or two, at least as well.

 

Wow that sux!... and it looks painful. Kind of looks like you're giving the doc the finger in the X-ray

 

Damn! That X-ray looks scary!

Heal up and rock on! How long are you out for?

 

Damn, welcome to the disabled list, I think. That X-ray is spooky indeed.

I was off the bike for 2 weeks when I had my vas; your timing would be good.