Diagnosis
I finally have an answer and that answer is not good. I have a nondisplaced acetabular fracture. That essentially means a broken pelvis, caused by the head of the femur being driven into the hip socket from the impact of the fall. The "nondisplaced" is the one bit of good news because it means surgery isn't necessary. A little bit of web searching shows that this is indeed a rare injury that, in all but the elderly, generally requires a "high energy" impact, usually car and motorcycle accidents. I really don't understand why this particular crash did so much damage. It really didn't seem that bad at the time. I appear to have become fragile.
Anyway, the doctor wants me back on crutches and to avoid all weight placement on the leg for one more week. He'll take another x-ray to verify that the fracture is still nondisplaced, then I'll be free to walk and, just as importantly, ride a stationary trainer. To avoid the risk of another fall, which could result in a complete break and major complications, I won't be able to ride outdoors for a few additional weeks after that. So it looks like I'll have some free time on my hands. Help me pay for all of the coffee I'll be drinking by clicking on those google ads up top.
Thanks to everyone who's been checking up on me over the last couple of weeks.
Anyway, the doctor wants me back on crutches and to avoid all weight placement on the leg for one more week. He'll take another x-ray to verify that the fracture is still nondisplaced, then I'll be free to walk and, just as importantly, ride a stationary trainer. To avoid the risk of another fall, which could result in a complete break and major complications, I won't be able to ride outdoors for a few additional weeks after that. So it looks like I'll have some free time on my hands. Help me pay for all of the coffee I'll be drinking by clicking on those google ads up top.
Thanks to everyone who's been checking up on me over the last couple of weeks.
10 Comments:
Rough luck Doug. At least you've got a get well plan outlined now. You'll be back at it before you know. Keep us updated with the life of the laid-up pro cyclist. It's really more interesting than you might imagine to some of us out here.
Sorry I can't click through on random googleads. Put in a plug for your fave coffee haunt, maybe that'll soften the bill a bit.
"rare...in all but the elderly". time to hang it up old man.
I'm not sure which is worse - not being able to walk around or having to ride the trainer . . . i feel like bedridden could be more fun . . .
Sorry to hear about your injury...you should take all the time you need to recover properly, or it might be the type of injury that haunts you in 30 years...
will you be able to do the STP? your chances of winning will be less.
Ouch man. Thanks for the updates as always. Time flies. You'll be back on the 'ol steed before you know it.
Ollerenshaw, lets do a training camp once we both get back on the bikes, might be good for the legs. Take it ez.
dougy fresh. i hope you spring back into a smile with flowers in your hair!
Heal quickly buddy!
Hey Doug. I'm sorry to see that you do in fact have bird bones. That would explain your incredible climbing prowess!...heal fast and see you again soon!
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