Here's what happened:



Quoted below from Ronr after his snowboard accident - he "mousetrapped" ie: highsided head over heels over the tip of the board - damn that Sierra Cement!   

"Went to see the orthopedic surgeon today hoping to hear about some torn ligaments in my left shoulder. Instead, my clavicle was broken in a few pieces.  It's broken right next to the joint, which they said only happens about 10% of the time. Funny, that's the exact same thing that happened to my right collar bone a few years ago.  The doc can pin and/or strap it back together, whatever it takes.

The picture shows the new break. I'll have to see if I can scan in my old x-ray for a comparo.  Hope to be mobile again soon.   

If you look closely in the top left corner, you can see the titanium strap holding my head on."

damn. damn damn damn.

Speedy recovery

duuuuuuuude.  that looks pretty gnarley!       drink lots of     and get better so we can see that seksah bike again soon.

if you need anything let us know....

He told me last night that he'd be in surgery today...

SPEEDY RECOVERY!!! 

(-and the offer still stands to help keep the 1198S battery charged  )

-R (&D)

You should stay on bikes and stay off of dangerous things like skies, snowboards, etc... Didn't your mother warn you about things like that? I remember when I was in rehab (physical not liquor!) with my knee years ago during ski season and the place was always packed with injured post-op skiers. Everyday there were new people with lots of repaired torn ACLs (Chris, isn't that what happened to you playing ball??) and assorted broken bones. Made a note to myself... stay away from the slopes!! It looked like a combat zone and they all happily traded their ski/war stories.

Anyway, sorry to hear it. Bummer. Guess that means you aren't taking Stoner's place on the MotoGP team anytime soon. Hope you mend up quickly.

Get better real fast Ron!  But I would have to agree with Fastwin, stay away from the slopes, plus its cold!!!

Mend quickly. Will be thinking of you while in surgery Monday. Here's to recovery!

Damn, well Ron, guess "some things just need breakin'" 

No, but seriously - best wishes for a speedy recovery! Hopefully you'll have some fun painkillers to mix with mardis gras cocktails 

Hey, there wasn't a turkey involved in any of this was there? Just wondering.

you can't spell pain without "turkey"

Here's one for Ron!    

Thanks Cyclone for posting the info. Pretty limited Internet abilities now that I'm at the hospital on the iPhone with one paw. Some things are meant to be done with two hands.

I really appreciate all the well wishes. This all happened pretty fast. Found out I needed surgery yesterday evening and the doc was able to fix me this morning. Figured I might as well get it over with. 

Quote from: DesmoLu on February 19, 2009, 01:25:17 PM
Damn, well Ron, guess "some things just need breakin'" 

Ha! Good one  . Unfortunately collarbones seem like they are always the first to go.

Nope, it's not collarbones... the first thing to go is the... um....uh... hmmm... I forget, but it's something important.

Pura vida!
George

ron get well soon sir. it sure is fun chasing you scott n will when we ride. i feel like tom from tom n jerry. those are some mice i will never catch.


p.s. has this group ever had any sort of safety meeting. we might need one. i know brian(neck), scott(finger), alan(a whole mess of probs from his accident), ron(collarbone) or i(knee) cannot give the class.