Ruptured Bicep
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thankschub
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Ruptured Bicep
Yesterday morning(1/27/03) I ruptured the inner part of my right bicep, at the elbow. In my business we call this a '' dropped muscle''. I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon this Friday, and expect he'll recommend a surgical reattachment. I would appreciate any suggestions,recommendations,etc. regarding this procedure and recovery. Thanks, Steve
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Bill Glasheen
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Bill Glasheen
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One final note here...
When something like this happens to someone I know (like a karate student), I challenge them to think why such a freakish thing occurred. If someone was in an automobile accident, well then forget-a-bout-it. Those kinds of forces do freakish things. But if we're talking about this happening in the normal course of working out or in athletic competition, it's worth considering the notion that preparation or conditioning or training was suboptimal.
Why would a tendon tear from a bone? Sometimes these things are a matter of repeated trauma without proper opportunity to heal. Overtraining can be a cause. Sometimes pharmaceuticals (steroids and/or stimulants) will cause an individual to exert him/herself in an unnatural fashion. It takes time for the body to adjust to new levels of stress. Nutrition and age can be a factor. Anyone 40 or older should probably be taking glucosamine and chondroitin (in my opinion). There are many more aged warriors out there today than there used to be, and this wonderful OTC supplement is a good reason why. One should also consider the type of motions being done (violent, jerking motions??) and whether or not the person was properly conditioned and/or warmed up to do such motions. And...was there a better way to accomplish the task at hand that didn't involve jerking motions? Also, was there enough rest in the training regimen (in terms of time off and sleep)?
A little thought today can prepare you for the journey ahead. Do not settle for the status quo when you rehabilitate. Make yourself stronger and smarter so something like this doesn't happen again.
Good luck.
- Bill
When something like this happens to someone I know (like a karate student), I challenge them to think why such a freakish thing occurred. If someone was in an automobile accident, well then forget-a-bout-it. Those kinds of forces do freakish things. But if we're talking about this happening in the normal course of working out or in athletic competition, it's worth considering the notion that preparation or conditioning or training was suboptimal.
Why would a tendon tear from a bone? Sometimes these things are a matter of repeated trauma without proper opportunity to heal. Overtraining can be a cause. Sometimes pharmaceuticals (steroids and/or stimulants) will cause an individual to exert him/herself in an unnatural fashion. It takes time for the body to adjust to new levels of stress. Nutrition and age can be a factor. Anyone 40 or older should probably be taking glucosamine and chondroitin (in my opinion). There are many more aged warriors out there today than there used to be, and this wonderful OTC supplement is a good reason why. One should also consider the type of motions being done (violent, jerking motions??) and whether or not the person was properly conditioned and/or warmed up to do such motions. And...was there a better way to accomplish the task at hand that didn't involve jerking motions? Also, was there enough rest in the training regimen (in terms of time off and sleep)?
A little thought today can prepare you for the journey ahead. Do not settle for the status quo when you rehabilitate. Make yourself stronger and smarter so something like this doesn't happen again.
Good luck.
- Bill
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thankschub
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My injury occurred at work. I'm a greyhound trainer in RI. The incident happened on the racetrack while sprinting a group of three greyhounds. We let the dogs go 3 or 4 at a time for exercize,and normally they go around 1 lap and stop, and we'll put out the next group,etc. On this day,the first group went around twice and appeared determined to go a third,so we tried to stop them. My bicep snapped when hit by one of the dogs. It's possible that the bitter cold that morning was a contributing factor, but I think the main obvious lesson is; don't stick your sissy human arm in front of a very tough greyhound going 40mph. Thanks for your replies and encouragement. Steve
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Bill Glasheen
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BINGO!!!the bitter cold that morning was a contributing factor...don't stick your sissy human arm in front of a very tough greyhound going 40mph.
50 to 75 pounds going 40 mph...stopped suddenly by an extended arm...
Sometimes we just don't understand basic physics until it slams us upside the head (or arm).If someone was in an automobile accident, well then forget-a-bout-it.
Best of luck. Start with the physical therapy, and come back when you are well into your therapy. We'll stick with you.
- Bill
