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Post by solwertkin on Dec 21, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -7
So sorry to hear Erick but what can you do, you'll come back stronger then ever, and no doubt that hangboard is going to see some serious action this winter. I cannot recommend anyone in Wenatchee and agree with your sentiments that you need to go see a speRCTMkicksAsst in Seattle who works with high caliber athletes. My friend Jens had his ankle reconstructed about 18 months ago and he did the research, found a good surgeon, and is happy with the results. Shoot me a message with your email and I'll connect you guys.
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Post by Chris W on Dec 21, 2016 19:12:59 GMT -7
Erick, I know what you're talking about in terms of the break. That's actually not as bad as I was afraid it would be. Yes, it's a serious break, but if your description matches my vision of the issue, it's pretty easily fixable. It's not as big of a deal, functionally, as if you actually f'd up your ankle joint. My brothers break was far worse. My climbing buddy's break was also worse than yours, but not as bad as my brothers. He broke his calcaneus in late September and will likely be climbing ice again in a couple of weeks.
I'm really sorry for you. I know there are lots of things you can do to train while your foot is being repaired and recovering, but it still really stinks to be injured. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have either now or during the process if I can help you at all.
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Post by erick on Dec 23, 2016 11:14:40 GMT -7
Thanks Chris, first but of good news so far!
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Post by Chris W on Dec 23, 2016 18:57:50 GMT -7
It's probably worth getting an orthopedic (or podiatry) consult as soon as you are able when you get home. A visit as a new patient to an orthopedic office will probably cost between $100 and $200 without insurance. You can usually get a copy of your x-ray on a disc from whomever took the first film, and that will save you the cost of a new x-ray. That way, you can get things all lined up and ready to go for when your insurance kicks in on January 1st.
There are a lot of things in medicine, especially sports medicine, that are a bit controversial and complicated (fix a torn labrum or leave it be, re-attach fingers or amputate, anything mentioned by Dr. J in Rock and Ice, etc); fortunately repairing a broken calcaneus isn't one of them. Your course of action should be pretty clear to you and your surgeon. You'll be amazed at how well your body can heal itself, especially something like a broken bone.
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Post by Chris W on Dec 23, 2016 19:00:01 GMT -7
Let us know how you're doing when you get fixed up. I hope you have a nice Christmas.
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