Hey everyone,
I bought a new hardtail 29er back in July and on my 5th ride I taco'd my front wheel when I landed a jump on the trail. I launched over the handle bars and slammed hard. I ended up in the hospital and was diagnosed with an AC Separation. I went to see a surgeon and he determined that it was a grade 5 separation and it needed to be surgically reconstructed. The accident was about 10 weeks ago and I am about 2 months out of surgery. PT has been amazing so far and I have really good range of motion, but I am still getting random nerve pain. My left shoulder is considerably smaller than the right now due to muscle deterioration I guess. I still haven't been cleared to get back on the bike, but I am itching to ride! At least it gives me time to save up some money to replace my broken wheel!
Before Surgery
After Surgery
msuj
I bought a new hardtail 29er back in July and on my 5th ride I taco'd my front wheel when I landed a jump on the trail. I launched over the handle bars and slammed hard. I ended up in the hospital and was diagnosed with an AC Separation. I went to see a surgeon and he determined that it was a grade 5 separation and it needed to be surgically reconstructed. The accident was about 10 weeks ago and I am about 2 months out of surgery. PT has been amazing so far and I have really good range of motion, but I am still getting random nerve pain. My left shoulder is considerably smaller than the right now due to muscle deterioration I guess. I still haven't been cleared to get back on the bike, but I am itching to ride! At least it gives me time to save up some money to replace my broken wheel!
Before Surgery
After Surgery
msuj