UCL torn

dirtmonger · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:57 am

So, my first ever sports injury that will require surgery...

I tore my UCL and will have surgery to get it fixed tomorrow. The web, I have to say, is not the place to find information to make you all fuzzy about the prospects for complete, let alone speedy recovery.

I'll go with my doc's input: surgery with 10 day immobilization then OT with majority of funtion expected to be regained after 6 weeks.

The details of my explots were posted here: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5964

So, I'll be joining the gimps and limping and with work obligations this will put me off the bike until October. I am majorly bummed as my dreambuild is lingering in the garage until QS, RHS and I will be able to give it proper TLC to put the pieces into a working unit. The hand is first...

Anyone have experience with this kind of injury? Sounds like I have the Stener lesion... [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stener_lesion]

DM

KIMO · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:06 am

Bummer man, sorry to hear. Hope you have a good recovery.

Kimba · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:11 am

Hey Andy, sorry to hear about your injury. Heal up well.

badkittyjing · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:25 am

Aww, that sucks to hear. And with the new bike in hand! Healing vibes and hopes for no complications.

his highness · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:32 am

WTF is up with all the injuries this year???? i've had a few bad ones myself.....did we all forget how the f'ck to ride a bike or what?

(goodluck with that DM, hope u heal up kwik)

Red Hot Sloth · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:57 am

That sucks Andy.
Healing Vibes to you for a proper recovery.

jSatch · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:09 am

....use your other hand.

just kidding. good luck & heal up.

wirk242 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:09 am

Awww shit bro... that blows! Hows the activities director taking it?

QuietStorm · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:17 am

You gonna get any "workers comp" at home? :mrgreen:

Just kidding, but I'm not sure you'll even get to ride your dream bike. :shock:

Well, at least you've got a few months to smooth things out :domo:

Red Hot Sloth · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:27 am

I told him all his bike stuff has a safe haven at my place from "Cruise Directors" and "Commamnders in Chief".....
Bring it all over here...out of site=safe.

noissiM · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:34 am

Sucks... hope you heal quick.

sierragoldens · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:56 am

October!? That is brutal. I cannot imagine your pain.....going from the excitement of hitting new Arizona dirt to the low of being off the bike for months.
Great opportunity to shower the wife with attention

Scarbery Rdr · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:59 pm

You can still ride road with that injury...... :roll:

Come to the dark side Andy, we won't tell anyone.

But seriously hope all goes well and you get back on the bike as soon as possible

evdog · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:06 pm

THat sucks Andy!

On the bright side, there is no (good) riding in Ohio(?), so aside from your current month plans its no big loss. By the time you get back you'll be ready to cruise!

AliB · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:12 pm

Bummer Andy!! Sorry to hear. I'm suffering some UCL stuff right now but that would the the UCL of the wrist, not the thumb. Never seen this injury before - try to get in to see a OT who is a certified hand therapist post op - those guys know their stuff!

Good luck in surgery tomorrow, healing vibes.

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