What happens when you hit a tree doing 30mph

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by fire1998, Jun 20, 2011.

  1. fire1998 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    wrist.jpg

    This is what happens!! I was racing the Upton National enduro on Sunday. Made it about 5 miles before a tree jumped in front of me. Will need a plate and 6 screws. Good news is the joint is fine. No cast needed, just a brace for a week. Will be back on the bike in 5-6 weeks. Right now I'm flying high on Percocet to help with the pain, which is BAD!! My WR 300 came away from the accident with no injuries. Lucky!!
    Later
    fire1998, Jun 20, 2011
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  2. WHITEROCKET5.9 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    central illinois
    damn man!! hope you have a speedy recovery
    WHITEROCKET5.9, Jun 20, 2011
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  3. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Ugly! No wrist bones are broken?
    ray_ray, Jun 20, 2011
    #3

  4. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    Gaaah!! [IMG]

    That looks painfully reminiscent of my own broken wrist. In fact, it started hurting in sympathy as soon as I clicked on your photo [IMG]

    5-6 weeks, huh? That's cool! Can't imagine being back on a bike that soon after screws and plates (I've had a few...) but you're probably younger than me [IMG]

    Heal up quickly and completely, and I fully expect photos of the x-rays and attending gore [IMG]
    WoodsChick, Jun 20, 2011
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  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    eeeeewwwwww Having broke both hands to trees and stupidity I understand. Heal quick. [IMG]
    Motosportz, Jun 21, 2011
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  6. fire1998 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    Nope, did not break any bones in the hand, just the ulna right behind wrist joint. It happened so fast I don't know what happened. Hit the tree hard and knocked the wind out of me also. Laid on the ground like a fish out of water for awhile. Left knee is also swollen and sore but have no problem weight bearing or walking. Asterisks knee braces rock!!! Can't wait for surgery tomorrow. Doc said once he sets and pins it the pain should get better. Pain right now is at a constant 7-8 out of 10. Can't move my fingers without intense pain!! Trying to lay off percocet but it is the only thing that gives me any relief right now. I'll be able to start rehab right after surgery.
    fire1998, Jun 21, 2011
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  7. Muddy Waters Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    On the islands
    The serpent hand [IMG]
    It’s nasty.......and cool at the same time
    Hope you heal quickly

    .....and now that you know how they look, I trust you’ll watch out for them stupid trees....[IMG]

    [IMG]
    Muddy Waters, Jun 21, 2011
    #7

  8. MorrisBetter Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Nor Cal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE501s
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW R1200GS
    That looks almost exactly like a hit I took in the Santa Clarita river wash in 1973. That could be a picture of my wrist. My wrist was broken in three places. My left wrist is still crooked from that break. Make sure they fix it right.
    MorrisBetter, Jun 21, 2011
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  9. fire1998 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cheyenne, WY
    Heres the after surgery pic. 7 screws and a plate. Wrist feels better already. Dosn't hurt everytime I move it.

    Attached Files:

    fire1998, Jun 22, 2011
    #9

  10. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Looks like you need to take a file or bolt cutter to the screw ends on the opposite side of the plate ;) ..

    Here's wishing you some quick recovery time ...
    ray_ray, Jun 22, 2011
    #10

  11. Up-tite Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Huntington Beach ,Ca.
    See were not the only ones having a supply problem on the right parts.

    Heal quickly.

    Later George
    Up-tite, Jun 25, 2011
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  12. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Yuck, Get well soon mate and glad to hear the stead is OK.
    ghte, Jun 25, 2011
    #12

  13. fletchman45 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    park rapids
    The sport we all love for sure has it's up and downs!!! Heal quickly and you will soon forget the pain and ROCK AND ROLL AGAIN!!
    fletchman45, Jun 26, 2011
    #13

  14. Bagman Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Sad to say but most of us have been there in one form or other. You seem to be taking it well! Attitude will help things along. Keep at it:thumbsup:
    Bagman, Jul 7, 2011
    #14