Busted a hip when I should have busted a move.
11-04-09, 03:23 PM
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Busted a hip when I should have busted a move.
What happens when you combine gravity, wet leaves and a 56 year old on a ladder, you guessed it a fall. And what happens when the same 56 year old falls off of the ladder, he does a number on his left hip. Guess who’s off the bike for at least 12 weeks, the same 56 year old. I’ve traded in my Colnago for a very sporty walker, talk about feeling old. With any luck I’ll see you all out on the roads come Spring.
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11-04-09, 03:31 PM
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Heal fast!
...ahem...are you selling the Colnago?
...ahem...are you selling the Colnago?
11-04-09, 04:21 PM
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Sorry to hear that. At least you did it in the colder months. When you recover, you can get out in the warmer months. Best of luck on your recuperation.
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11-04-09, 04:53 PM
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So ... is the walker lugged steel or CF????
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11-04-09, 05:12 PM
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Having busted a hip in a manner a bit more related to this forum (in a bike race). I can only advise you to listen to your doc, and ask a lot of questions. My doc put high importance on not weighting the affected leg for at least 6 weeks (maybe longer). My recollection is that it can possibly have an impact on whether you end up with necrosis later. I didn't, at least not yet; and it's been 4.5 years since my injury. Part of this is luck from what I've been told, but any chance to minimize this possibility is worth the effort.
11-04-09, 07:43 PM
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Hopefully you can get back on a stationary bike or trainer before 12 weeks. Good luck.
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11-04-09, 08:04 PM
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You should consider physical therapy. It has helped me a lot to recover from muscles that had atrophied and loss of flexibility as I recovered from being hit by a car. PT is great.
11-05-09, 10:26 AM
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^ Very cool! 
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11-05-09, 05:08 PM
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YIKES!!! You've got so much stainless in there, that I can't even see the joint....
Drywall screws, wire, and plumbers straps!!!!!!
Heal soon, and well. And, listen to the Physical Therapists - no pain, no gain......
Man, I really feel for you!!!!!!
Drywall screws, wire, and plumbers straps!!!!!!
Heal soon, and well. And, listen to the Physical Therapists - no pain, no gain......
Man, I really feel for you!!!!!!
11-05-09, 05:14 PM
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It's titanium. I have a complete set myself as the result of a similar fracture and it matches my Litespeed frame.
11-05-09, 05:23 PM
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