Fibula

[BONOVOX]

Well my hunting days are over for 6 weeks or so lol.
Yesterday while on the ice for my sons hockey game (one parent from each team refs as they are 5 year old's) I got my skate caught in a rut when I went to kick the puck out of the corner, and I fell, landing on my leg, breaking my fibula (calf bone).
Will find out Thurs if I need surgery... but it hurts like a bugger!

Anyone here break that bone and can tell me how you felt years later?

 

[jholmgren]

OUCH...sorry to hear that Ed.   

I've never broken my leg, but I've had MANY knee operations (8 in total).  I can tell you that my knees ache when the weather is rainy (low barometric pressure) and I wouldn't be surprised if you'll feel that as well - especially if they have to use any rods or screws to get it set.  The good news is that if you stay relatively active, you shouldn't have any other lingering issues.  I still play soccer at least twice a week and I run at least one 5k every spring as well as ride my bike fairly regularly (though not as much as Tim!).

Good luck with your recovery!

Jim

[SIGNGUY]

I Broke mine just above the ankle when I was 14..
but of course parents didn't think it was broken just said walk it off.. by the next day my ankle was the size of football.

I don't think they ever set it right as I have been affected slightly by it every since.. it's just not 100%... so make sure they do it right..

Good luck!

[Yarochrehc]

I've broken fingers, foot, ribs so far (and hope there aren't anymore broken bones) and they do bother you a little when you get older.

[tkaz]

I broke my fibula about three years ago ironically enough playing hockey...I was playing defense and half-slid across the ice to prevent a pass, but ended up running into the guy who fell on my knee, rolling my ankle until the bone snapped.  I tried to skate it off and ended up in the hospital the next day.

Mine was a clean break, no surgery, and I was in a hard cast for around 5 weeks, and the pain in the rear walking boot for about 2.5 months.  Broke it in September, and was back on the ice skating the first week of January, to give you a timeline.  Although I think I re-broke it going into work one day on this grand marble entryway that was wet from some rain, crutch slipped and I decided to brace myself with the broken leg, which actually hurt more than the injury when it occurred.

As for residual effects, basically none beyond being able to feel when the weather is changing (very slight pain)...I always thought it was an old wives tale, turns out its true!  

[Slider-Bob]

I cracked a rib once, and it felt so bad, my whole family could feel it! (ba dump bump)!

Couldn't sleep for days. Every breath was extreme pain. Healed great...no issues or pain since then.

Get well soon...but not too soon.  Other collectors within 1000 miles of a soda machine will finally be able to nab one while your out recovering!!! LOL

Seriously, get well soon Ed!

[jholmgren]

As for residual effects, basically none beyond being able to feel when the weather is changing (very slight pain)...I always thought it was an old wives tale, turns out its true!  

I used to think the same thing - but I can honestly tell when the weather is changing based on the pain in my knees.   My wife is also a labor and delivery nurse.  They are typically busier on rainy days.  Low air pressure... <Pop!>

Jim

[MaineT]

wow, good luck.... Think of all of the time you will have to look for machines on Craig's list!!

[TomFromJersey]

I've broken a bunch of bones(feet,ankles, toes, fingers,hands, and ribs) and I've had surgeries on my knees and shoulders. They all ache like hell in the winter and before a storm. The only real relief I get is from being in a whirlpool type hot tub or in a suana. The moist heat seems to do the trick.
  All the best for a speedy recovery.

  TFJ

[bcharlton]

Ed,

What is it with you Canadians and hockey???  Sorry to hear about it.  I have coached hockey for 20 years and have taken some spectacular falls but have never broken a bone.  I have however, sprained my thumb a few times breaking down old soda machines.

Get well soon my friend.

Brian

[Slapshot42]

Played hockey off and on for over 5 years.  At some point you will get hurt.  I took a stick to the face, chipped a tooth, and had a minor muscle tear requiring surgery.

Get Well Ed!

[kbareit]

Sorry to hear about your accident ED, hope all goes well in recovery.

[Ltransam]

  Ed .
       OUCH !!!  I hope you have a speedy recovery .. I have Never Broken a Bone .That Im Aware of . I have Had Neck Surgery .And Knee Surgery In Both Knees at the Same Time .It Sucked And Hurt like Hell And Even after a year I still have issues with my left knee .And As the Rest Have said I feel Pain In them Before it Gets Cold & When We get a Storm Coming  

I can Come Get Your Machine's And Protect them from Other's

Then I think Possention is 9/10 of the Law Right  

[mznb1u]

Hope you are feeling better soon.  Make sure you do all of the rehab!

Tim

[Blind1968]

Dang..Sorry to hear that. On the bright side think of all you can get done in you down time.

[BONOVOX]

Thanks everyone for all the info and well wishes!!
I find out on THursday if I need to have pins in the leg.  What sucks about all of this is that I dont have wireless Internet in the house, and I've been on the couch in the mancave, so I can't even search this board or CL for some deals! Gurrrr

The good part of all of this is that I ask my wife to get me something, and SHE ACTUALLY GETS IT FOR ME!  lol

Hmmm... I should ask her for a VMC 44 

[Slider-Bob]

Have her get you a wireless router!

[Jim]

Get well soon ! ! !
Unusual to break the Fibula without breaking the Tibia also... Consider yourself lucky that you did not have the proverbial "Tib-Fib" break...
God Speed to a healthy recovery ! ! !

[Slapshot42]

Have her get you a wireless router!

I have an extra one if you need it you pay shipping it's yours!