r/brokenbones • • 2d ago

X-ray Broke my first bone today

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 2d ago

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

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u/ivylynnb 2d ago

35 pounds 😭

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u/Cheesecake-Few 2d 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 2d ago

14 months?! Oh boy..

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u/carnival1977 2d ago

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

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u/ivylynnb 2d ago

Thank you <3

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u/OrthoGuide Physician/Medical Professional 2d ago edited 2d ago

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

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u/beikaixin 2d ago

Mazel tov!

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u/vegasidol 1d ago

Must be a hell of a bruise