) Neck is getting a bit better day by day. Still just tight and swollen. I was pleased with the incision when the bandage came off. I think it will heal with a very thin line with time. I put a new waterproof dressing on for now. Clara, I think it's good that you are being so cautious getting back into things. If you can slowly build muscle back in the area then it will help support the bone and prevent refracture. I wouldn't worry so much about the look of the bone but more so how it makes you feel in your own body. Though the plate can cause irritation, I feel that it will be easier to deal with than the bone spike sticking up that you see in my before picture. It's still too early to tell though. I hope you get back into swimming to rebuild your muscle and then the bigger things like the sports you mentioned will come with time! Even though my doctor said 4 months for a return to golf, I may take it easy this season and guarantee myself a full recovery. These are the sacrifices we have to make when injuries occur :-/ Warm regards, Brad
hahaha, I told you man, remember? Surgery is easy and wonderful for this cases, remember how scared you were before? Shomik, I had the surgery within 24 hours after the accident. My opinion is simple and direct. Go have the surgery as soon as possible. I don't know your finances but health is the most valuable thing you have. Your clavicle will never be the same without surgery and your whole trunk will deform, all surrounding muscles will change size and you will have permanent pains, ask bsbs who got the surgery with 3 years delay. stick around here, there are a lot to learn and ask whatever you like about your problembsbs1876 said:
yes, keep it covered for 2-3 weeks, use a lot of antiseptic too, from your last photo I can see your left shoulder is still a little shorter than the right but this is only temporary, your muscles will now stretch comfortably and take their initial length as before the crash so your trunk will be symmetric againbsbs1876 said:Hey all, Sam, (nice to know your name
Yeah, it isn't possible to determine length and symmetry yet with all the swelling anyway. One thing the doc told me is that it can't be perfect, which is understandable. It is more like less than3mm shorter now as opposed to more than 20mm (2cm) before. Huge difference. Apparently nobody's clavicles are really the EXACT same length. Makes sense. This got my gf thinking and she starts looking in the mirror at here and notices one is a bit curvier than the other (barely). Look what I did! Haha. Also I will be losing muscle in that shoulder over time so I really can't make a call on the outcome until months from now. There is however an obvious improvement immediately as you can see. The before picture is considerably off. One thing I just noticed today (day 4), the bruising on my chest is getting a bit bigger and more colourful. I assume this is just the course a bruise takes and is pretty normal?willy81 said:
Hey Alyson, All the best with your operation. I just had mine 4 days ago. Don't expect anything to be instant but think of the long run! If it still bugs you after a year then something should be done. This was my outlook. You're doing the right thing! Just make sure your son has someone to take care of him while you are recovering. Bradalyson said:
Hi Alyson,
I have significant strength, I play basketball, I ride but carefully, easier terrain, no jumps, the other day I lifted my buddy (75Kg) with both arms up to my shoulder. I am quite pleased What I am not satisfied with is that the muscles at the impact point when I had the crash are still numb, not as much as the first months but still they don't feel normal. It takes time to get back to their normal. The plate definitely bothers me and I will have it removed when the time comes, as I said above the plate does not bond with the muscles/skin and it does not feel normal. What about you? How are you doing? I remember you had a multiple fracture, and two plates installed, correct?screwed said:
