Baller ral Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 They have to take it out. Not exactly the best way of starting the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 @ral that sucks. What is the recovery time for that procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 4, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 In principle, it should be fast, just for thew wound (which should be small) to heal. But principle and doctors are not always in sync... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 Ouch! was that a fusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 4, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yes, C6-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 Dang. I thought it was going to be a screw in your binding or something. Are they replacing it or just leaving it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 They should have used the red loc-tite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 @ral that sucks. I once had a screw holding my clavical down while surgery from a grade three shoulder separation healed. It was meant to stay in forever, but the waterskiing gods had a different plan. On one particular pull I heard and felt something pop like a guitar string. Then another surgery to remove he screw...luckily everything else was fine. I'm sure everything will go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 4, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 They do not replace it, just take it out. Already started negotiating with the doc to keep it. These are around US$ 200 each... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 Good luck @ral. Sorry you have another speed bump at the beginning of your season. One of these seasons are bound to be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 @ral it seems like you should own it. I am sure you paid for it when they put it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted October 4, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 That is seriously disturbing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 4, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 4, 2013 @Chef23, of course I did. But this does nor necessarily mean I will get it. As a matter of fact, I will be unconcsious when they get it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted October 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 5, 2013 $200 US and the screw doesn't even stay threaded? Probably nothing a lock washer, some lock-tight and wd-40 can't fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 5, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 5, 2013 @Texas6, that is the problem when not using inserts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted October 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 5, 2013 @ral I have the same fusion. I also have some symptoms that are telling me something isn't quite right. Back in August I merely "hooked up" after rounding 4 ball on I think my 6th pass and my neck hasn't been the same since. The pain was immediate. Can you share what issues you had that led you to get it checked out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RLW Posted October 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 5, 2013 @ral. Don't want to suggest anything negative, but just wondering if the surgeon sent you for a CT to make sure the fusion is solid. Unfortunately, micromotion at the fusion site can sometimes lead to loosening. Hoping it's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 5, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 5, 2013 @RLW, Fusion was almost complete 1 year ago, 10 months after surgery. I started feeling the same choking sensation I got after the surgery (milder, though), and some Trapezius pain (which might have been unrelated as it stopped...). Fusion looks good in the new xr as well, as per what the doc said, but did all the talking thru the phone. Maybe more to come when I visit the doc/go to the OR. 1 year ago, all screws were in place. @Sethro, how did you get the injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted October 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 6, 2013 @ral - I hope you recover fast, please keep us informed. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted October 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 6, 2013 @ral, I'm not positive how I injured it in the first place. I assume it had something to do with barefoot falls and those pesky "fall backwards towards the boat" falls while trick skiing. There was no defining moment that I can say was the cause. Basically it had bothered me on and off for a few years, but March of 2012 it just didn't get better on its own like it had a few times before. So, I assume I had a bulging disc problem for a few years before the full blown rupture occurred at some point. My MRI indicated I needed C5-C6 done too, but the Dr. said when he got in there he decided it wasn't necessary. However, I think that decision was based more on the fact that there were complications with my surgery and the Dr. didn't have time to the second disc. Good luck with your procedure, I sincerely hope it goes well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted October 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 6, 2013 It is not the same location but I had a screw removed from my tibia to allow compression after a break that required internal fixation. They did the procedure while I was awake using a local and a few Vicodin. Walked into and out of the procedure, went on a 20 mile bike ride the next day. Hope your removal is as easy as mine was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 16, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 16, 2013 Plate is out. Fusion looked good in the CAT scan and even better live, Doc said. What you can see in the pic in worth around 2 skis... Recovery is slow though. Doc said in principle 2 months, as the body needs to settle as per the new force and stress distribution structure. Will start the negotiation process tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted October 16, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 16, 2013 @Ral - I am glad everything went fine, I am sure we will ski together in January. Heal fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 16, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks Caco. Best luck and results in Guadalajara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 16, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thanks Caco. Best luck and results in Guadalajara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RLW Posted October 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2013 @ral. Glad to hear fusion was solid. Good luck with your recovery- should be much easier this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 17, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted October 17, 2013 @RLW, the screw locking system failed and broke. Doc is going to meet the plate rep to analyze. He even had an issue in the removal process, as the damaged locking mechanism was jammed and did not want to receed to allow extraction of the other screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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