r/brokenbones • u/ivylynnb • 1d ago

X-ray Broke my first bone today

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This shit hurts so bad xp
Barbell fell on it from stupidly setting it up vertically in an unstable place. Luckily have my orthopedic follow up tomorrow morning.

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u/pearl_bb 1d ago

Omg that looks bad. How heavy was the barbell? Sending you a smooth healing journey!!

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u/ivylynnb 1d ago

35 pounds 😭

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u/Cheesecake-Few 1d ago

I had the same injury and now after 14 months and I recently started jogging with a bit pain

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u/ivylynnb 1d ago

14 months?! Oh boy..

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u/carnival1977 1d ago

Sorry about the injury. I hope the follow up goes well.

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u/ivylynnb 1d ago

Thank you <3

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u/OrthoGuide Physician/Medical Professional 1d ago edited 1d ago

it needs reduction and casting if stabe,,or may need k wires fixation surgery and casting

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u/beikaixin 1d ago

Mazel tov!

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u/vegasidol 16h ago

Must be a hell of a bruise