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first real major fall
| mothernaturesun | 07 Feb 18:10 |
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Joined: 07 Feb 2013 Posts: 1 Bike: | i was cycling last week end through corfe in dorset. i was coming down the hill on the opposite side of corfe and realised that i was going a little too fsat fot the next corner. i put the brakes on but as it was raining they were not as effective as i had hoped , essentially i started to broadslide around the bend then the tyres gripped again but as i wa sideways i was flipped over hitting the road shoulder first. An ambulance was called and appeared in 10 mins which i cannot thank them enough for as the pain was pretty unbearable. After x rays and a cat scan i was told that i dislocated my shoulder but also broke my humerous just below the ball socket. The consultant pretty much has not given me any encouragement that i will be able to use the arm 100 % or even be able to get back on the bike. i have been discharged still with dislocation and broken arm untill 5 days time when i have to go back for an operation where they will insert various plates and pins to stablise the joint, hopefully that will provide enough support to the joint or they were considering bone grafts. Any way i know im going to be out of action for the whole summer or even or even year (or longer) and i was looking for a bit of support as i am really down at the moment and also to hear if anyone out there has experienced similar injuries that thy can advice on their out comes. Mny thanks. stay safe |
Dawlish cyclist 
| 11 Feb 17:20 |
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Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Ouch !! Hope you make a swift and full recovery ! |
| theupdegraffs | 03 Jul 19:22 |
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Joined: 03 Jul 2013 Posts: 2 Bike: | oh man! just dislocated my right shoulder last night but no brakes. hope your recovery is going well! |
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rustyspoke
| 04 Jul 14:51 |
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Joined: 28 Aug 2011 Posts: 244 Bike: My Profile | Sorry to hear about your spill but hope you get better soon. I have rode for over forty years and still ride almost everyday and I have had many spills one which many years ago i finshed up very close to death,but i pulled through and made a full recovery. Ok i was off the bike for about a year but i came back if i can you can. Look out for old bloke when your out and about as i live in Dorset. |
| RussF | 06 Jul 13:52 |
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Joined: 10 Jun 2013 Posts: 6 Bike: | Have a friend who was knocked off his bike & ended up in hospital. Took him 2 years, but he's back to normal! I know the bend you are referring too at Corfe as I worked there & lived nearby many years ago & visit often!!!! ..... ..... Beautiful place! |
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VELOcete
| 31 Dec 20:40 |
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 Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Posts: 23 Bike: My Profile | ouch sore one had similar in the clyde tunnel in glasgow. fractured three of my ribs and bruised all over.one good thing to come out of it. is i always take it easy on slippy downhill bends now. |
| claystevens | 05 Jan 22:56 |
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Joined: 17 Dec 2013 Posts: 6 Bike: | Sorry to hear that. Hope you can recovery soon. |
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