Trip Report Compound Fracture from the ride tonight [Archive]

Sombeech

07-01-2008, 09:55 PM

One of our members took a very bad spill tonight on the bike ride.

Very bad break on the left arm, both bones, compound fracture. On the other elbow, a large gash. And a busted up mouth.

abirken

07-01-2008, 09:58 PM

One of our members took a very bad spill tonight on the bike ride.

Very bad break on the left arm, both bones, compound fracture. On the other elbow, a large gash. And a busted up mouth.

:eek2: :ne_nau: Oh man!!! I hope he's going to be ok.

Sombeech

07-01-2008, 10:00 PM

I'll post more pics later on, depending on how everything goes.

fourtycal

07-01-2008, 11:21 PM

greyhair biker is now at the University Hospital for surgery, they will put plates and screws in the arm to hold the bones together while they heal. Should have more details by morning but so far it's going well.

07-01-2008, 11:50 PM

My prayers are with him for a speedy recovery. Sad to hear this.

Ride On

07-02-2008, 12:31 AM

he is fine. i am at the hospital waiting to visit him.

sparker1

07-02-2008, 03:51 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and full use of that arm.

oldno7

07-02-2008, 04:56 AM

Wow--thats too bad, best of luck in recovering greyhair.

Cirrus2000

07-02-2008, 05:16 AM

Dang! Best wishes for a speedy recovery, greyhair biker!

RugerShooter

07-02-2008, 05:21 AM

Good Luck get well soon, my thoughts are with you.

Deathcricket

07-02-2008, 06:54 AM

Dissss! That sucks. Hope you feel better soon bro. We'll have to get Dokken to come and put on a concert there in the hospital for ya.

MY T PIMP

07-02-2008, 07:07 AM

Sad to hear of this. My best wishes for an unpainful and speedy recovery.

KapitanSparrow

07-02-2008, 07:11 AM

Get well quickly Grayhair!

Don

07-02-2008, 07:39 AM

Sorry to hear this. Sounds like a library card summer. Best wishes toward a speedy recovery.

shlingdawg

07-02-2008, 07:39 AM

Dang Wade. That sucks bad. I hope you get put back together and back on the trails soon.

Speedy recovery!!!

stefan

07-02-2008, 07:44 AM

yikes ... that sounds scarier than hell!!

get well soon GHB

FROGGER

07-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Ohhhhh no good, I hope you feel better soon..

I broke cracked both bones in my left arm several years ago and i must say it was very painful, i cant imagine what he must be going through.. Good luck...

accadacca

07-02-2008, 07:59 AM

Yep. Bad news. :sad: I had a bad feeling as we waited and waited and waited for the rest of the group.

shlingdawg

07-02-2008, 08:01 AM

So is it taboo to ask what happened? Knowing how experienced of a rider GHB is - I'm very curious.

Sorry if I'm a social retard and don't know when to keep my mouth shut. :ne_nau:

Iceaxe

07-02-2008, 08:02 AM

Get Well Soon Wade. :2thumbs:

:cripple:

Sombeech

07-02-2008, 08:12 AM

accadacca

07-02-2008, 08:16 AM

So is it taboo to ask what happened? Knowing how experienced of a rider GHB is - I'm very curious.

He went over the handlebars on the ride last night. Very surprising too. Wade's one of the best riders I've been with.
Yep. I think it was just a freak accident. Not a difficult section of trail, it just happened. Wade of course is a very experienced rider. It can happen to anyone. The same thing happened with my crash last year when I broke my wrist. Sucks.

abirken

07-02-2008, 08:17 AM

WOW!!! I didn't realize the injured person was GHB?????? OH no!! Poor guy. Keep us posted! :sad:

Iceaxe

07-02-2008, 08:20 AM

He went over the handlebars on the ride last night.

Awwwww yes..... the classic "Flying W"..... I know it well....

accadacca

07-02-2008, 08:25 AM

We'll have to get his permission before posting the VERY graphic pictures.

Win

07-02-2008, 08:29 AM

Wishing you a speedy, 100% recovery.

Win

fourtycal

07-02-2008, 08:34 AM

We'll have to get his permission before posting the VERY graphic pictures.

Just heard from his wife, she is bringing his laptop to him and he is expecting to see pictures on here :haha: I'm still trying to get copies of the xrays too.

07-02-2008, 08:39 AM

posting the VERY graphic pictures.
:haha:

accadacca

07-02-2008, 08:44 AM

posting the VERY graphic pictures.
:haha:
Oh man are they ever. :scared:

FROGGER

07-02-2008, 08:48 AM

posting the VERY graphic pictures.
:haha:
Oh man are they ever. :scared:

I WANT TO SEE THEM....

in fact we should start an Injury post and have everyone post their gore.... :nod:

shlingdawg

07-02-2008, 08:50 AM

Isn't that how it always goes. It's not the 12' verticle off the cliff or the massive air off the roller. Nope, it's the "tipping over cuz I couldn't get unclipped" type spill that does it to you.

Or the "trying to ride a wheelie to impress the ladiez". That does it too. :bootyshake: :bootyshake:

Sucks that this happened during April, May or June though. Why can't it happen in October? :frustrated:

Sorry man.

johnnyspoke

07-02-2008, 09:36 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery greyhair.

kirk

07-02-2008, 09:37 AM

Best wishes Wade. Your going to love the pictures!

trackrunner

07-02-2008, 09:45 AM

We'll have to get his permission before posting the VERY graphic pictures.
http://www.lolsauce.com/RandomBS/Threadstorm.jpg

07-02-2008, 09:52 AM

I'll chime in: get well soon greyhair!

Sombeech

07-02-2008, 09:59 AM

Yeah, I've got the pics with me.. just waiting. :mrgreen:

I'll start another thread with them though... warnings of graphic material.

Just to let you know, his bones weren't sticking out or anything, there's just a lot of blood.

So, we're waiting for them about 1/4 mile down the trail, I decide to ride up and see what's happening. I saw kirk on the phone, and I'm thinking, get off the phone dude, let's ride. Then I see Wade laying on the trail. hell.

07-02-2008, 10:17 AM

posting the VERY graphic pictures.
:haha:
Oh man are they ever. :scared:
Gotta love seeing bones breaking through the skin. :haha: I just wish it was someone we didn't know :ne_nau:

Iceaxe

07-02-2008, 11:02 AM

Now let me start by saying... Good for you son! It's always good to see young people taking an interest in danger. Now a lot of people are going to be telling you you're crazy, and maybe they're right. But the fact of the matter is: Bones heal. Chicks dig scars. And the United States of America has the best doctor-to-daredevil ratio in the world!

-- Captain Lance Murdoch, upon hearing that Bart Simpson wants to do a dangerous stunt, ``Bart the Daredevil''

:cool2:

RugerShooter

07-02-2008, 11:09 AM

I have seen the pics, they are ugly

Ride On

07-02-2008, 11:17 AM

He just got out of Surgery and can go home tomorrow. You left part of the bone on the trail, but his bike is ok. :2thumbs:

KapitanSparrow

07-02-2008, 11:49 AM

Where are the pics? Dedicated thread a good idea. I am supposed to bike this weekend and I am very inexperienced so there's hope for this thread.

07-02-2008, 11:53 AM

Abby and I want to go in on a "get well" something. Anybody got any ideas?

accadacca

07-02-2008, 11:55 AM

I am supposed to bike this weekend and I am very inexperienced so there's hope for this thread.
Getting a little skittish after hearing this story? :haha:

accadacca

07-02-2008, 12:00 PM

KapitanSparrow

07-02-2008, 12:14 PM

I am supposed to bike this weekend and I am very inexperienced so there's hope for this thread.
Getting a little skittish after hearing this story? :haha:

Nah, I want to do my part to support the site and what better way than Ogrish-type photos or a KSL article, heh. I only fear crushing the family jewels.

Teleken

07-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Total bummer so sorry to hear this.

oldno7

07-02-2008, 01:48 PM

Is there any possible way that this could have been caused by George Bush? :haha:

Iceaxe

07-02-2008, 01:49 PM

http://bogley.com/forum/files/needpics.gif

savanna3313

07-02-2008, 01:53 PM

Wade!!! Gosh darlin'.......get well soon, ok? Keep us posted on your recovery! :nomystery:

trackrunner

07-02-2008, 01:56 PM

Is there any possible way that this could have been caused by George Bush? :haha:

Well global warming caused the loose ground that caused the flip . . . :haha:

This is like the new version to "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"

rockgremlin

07-02-2008, 03:09 PM

Nah, I want to do my part to support the site and what better way than Ogrish-type photos or a KSL article, heh. I only fear crushing the family jewels.

Ya, too bad Ogrish was banned from the internets. It was one of my favorite websites...

Hey Wade get well soon. Do you want me to bring over some dinner one night?

07-02-2008, 03:52 PM

http://bogley.com/forum/files/needpics.gif
I fully second this statement :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

kirk

07-02-2008, 05:04 PM

Here is a little taste of things to come.

http://www.kirksample.com/blog/images/mtnbiking7-2/04.jpg

Iceaxe

07-02-2008, 05:07 PM

NO TRESPASSING

I guess you guys missed the sign.... must have been hidden behind a bush or somethin'

:roflol:

Last Child

07-02-2008, 05:09 PM

Wow, that really sucks. Just in time for the holiday too. Hope all heals well & fast. I hate to hear of anyone getting hurt but hey, I'd like to see those pics. :twisted:

KapitanSparrow

07-02-2008, 05:11 PM

I'm not sure. I'm fine seeing my own blood but when it someone else's my knees buckle, heh. But curiosity is stronger than fear. Bring them on!

live2ride

07-02-2008, 05:32 PM

Wade get well soon!!! Best wishes to a speedy recovery for you!! Man that sucks that he was injured! Get well soon!!

sparker1

07-02-2008, 06:00 PM

Maybe you can sue the property owner for negligence, attractive nuisance, or some such. :nod:

theking648

07-02-2008, 06:02 PM

wow... that sucks.. i hope you get well.. and i also wish him luck on getting some vikatan :naughty:

Mooseman70

07-02-2008, 06:19 PM

http://bogley.com/forum/files/needpics.gif
I fully second this statement :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Can I third? :lol8:

Seriously, get well soon Wade. Being in pain is no fun. Hope your body heals up first, 'cause I'm sure the ego will be bruised for a while. :nod:

Mooseman70

07-02-2008, 06:22 PM

Here is a little taste of things to come.

http://www.kirksample.com/blog/images/mtnbiking7-2/04.jpg

Was the reason Wade went over the handlebars due to some boobytrap?!??! Just far enough past the "No Trespassing" sign to warrant some vigilante justice by a P.O.'d property owner? :ne_nau:

kirk

07-02-2008, 06:28 PM

No boobytrap. Just really crappy luck! There was another sign further up that posted No Motorized Vehicles. Bikes A-OK!! :2thumbs:

kirk

07-02-2008, 07:24 PM

http://www.kirksample.com/blog/images/mtnbiking7-2/23.jpg
There were actually two crashes last night. The ambulance driver decided to back down the hill and nailed the No Trespassing sign. It was awesome!! :roflol:

Sombeech

07-02-2008, 07:28 PM

Yeah, let's just say we didn't see any sign. :lol8:

For my pics, I'm going to wait for the word from Wade. I know that he's about to get a view of kirk's pictures in a few minutes on a CD.

greyhair biker

07-02-2008, 08:21 PM

ok Justin, you have permission to post pictures and I 'm out for the night besides I can't type.

KapitanSparrow

07-02-2008, 08:21 PM

Good to see you typing again, GHB!

Sombeech

07-02-2008, 08:23 PM

ok Justin, you have permission to post pictures and I 'm out for the night besides I can't type.

h- hey!!!! wazzup.

Cool, I'll post them. Get better bro.

Besides... I've wondered if you fell because I kicked up a rock or something in front of you. :eek2:

Sombeech

07-02-2008, 08:34 PM

OK gore hounds.

http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12679

accadacca

07-02-2008, 08:45 PM

Sombeech

07-02-2008, 08:48 PM

Speech to text!!! :lol8:

Ih8grvty

07-02-2008, 08:58 PM

Good luck, get your ass back up and on that bike again.
Hope this doesn't kill any desire to ride again, and I hope it doesn't kill your entire summer healing up.

greyhair biker

07-04-2008, 10:16 PM

ok Justin, you have permission to post pictures and I 'm out for the night besides I can't type.
Hey Wade. You'll have to find a way to type. :five: Got any cute nurses around? :naughty:

Hope your doing well.
ok...there were some cute nurses there. it WAS the UofU after all :naughty: The nurse that threaded my catheder in was a cutie. I did'nt care though...least of my worries
...and my night nurse was a hottie...she had to take me to the bathroom befor bed...just didnt care, I was quite out of it :ne_nau:

Last Child

07-06-2008, 07:21 AM

Sorry to hear about your pain. Glad to hear your on the mend though.

What kind of pain killers they got you on? You know "they" say don't mix alcohol and pain meds. :nono:

Yeah right. Nothing makes those Percodans go down better than a Bud or two. You might as well enjoy the buzz. If your in to that kind of thing. :twisted:

tanya

07-06-2008, 08:52 AM

Hi Wade,

I am so sorry all that body armour you wear did not keep you in one piece. I know the pain you are going through right now has to be frustrating.... not able to do much of anything.... having to rely on others to help you do things... it's the worse for someone so strong and capable.

Try and take it easy and do what you need to do so you heal quicker.

~tanya

greyhair biker

07-06-2008, 10:46 AM

Thanks. I'm being told Ive been looooopy al week. I'm sure of it, so I have to keep reading these posts to see what I actually have responded too :lol8: My body took a while with the 'itches' to get over the morphine...damn, thats good stuff! :haha: and in the hospital they had me on so much stuff I lost track of it all :ne_nau: Now I'm on oxycodon...great stuff but it makes me sleepy....loose me in mid sentence sleepy :ne_nau: and im allowed to taks lots of tylenol for between doses..........friggin druggie :haha:

tanya

07-06-2008, 12:42 PM

I hope you feel better soon! :five:

ogdmfg

07-07-2008, 06:55 AM

all the riding the riding that you do and you crash on a tame piece of singletrack- just busting your balls - get well soon- healing vibes

jeremy

Gixxer

07-07-2008, 09:06 AM

best wishes in your recovery dude....sucks to be out for a while

I keep telling my riding buddies it's a matter of odds...... with as much riding as we do, and how fast we go down trails, sooner or later someone is going to get hurt badly.
So far for me, broken ribs last May and f'd up wrist last August. There's bound to be worse to come. But it's sure as hell worth it all!!!!

chromehead58

07-07-2008, 02:10 PM

dude not good when one of the tribe goes down...best of luck to you and hope that you have a speedy recovery! good time to remember...scars are tatoos with cool stories!

Sombeech

07-07-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm being told Ive been looooopy al week.

What about AFTER the crash? :haha:

tanya

07-09-2008, 02:33 PM

We need an update? How goes it or did you go and see Ms Massage Therapist and you are double loopy and can't post today. :haha:

greyhair biker

07-09-2008, 05:02 PM

:ne_nau: got new meds...feeling ok...massage therapist is happy...wife is happy but tired of my sorry a$$ at home(kidding)...just waiting for my appointment on the 17th to see how the arms a doing.
my wife is tired because she had to take our middle son to SLC yesterday to get his four wisdom teeth pulled...we are all a bunch of invalids up here. He & I went and bought her flowers today & her favorite snack...washed dishes...cleaned up the house. It was the least we could do - she deserves so much more. :nod:

tanya

07-09-2008, 07:16 PM

greyhair biker

07-09-2008, 07:25 PM

she was just really tired. took some tylenolpm and slept thru the night...i'm sleeping in the spare bedroom... today she is fine :nod:

greyhair biker

07-15-2008, 08:50 AM

I know it's been a while...i've been following the thread in the general section, but I'm doing much better I think. Most of my scabs are gone - just cool scars now :haha: I think Aleve has been the best thing for any pain/swelling so far...I'm not loopy anymore. I won't say what I've been doing to kill the time because I just get told I have to take it easy :ne_nau: I'm not a sitter...I have a hard time relaxing without drug assistance anyhow. You all have touched me with your thoughts and concerns & I just wanted you all to know that :2thumbs:
We 're coming down tomorrow for my doc appt. thursday to see if I need a bone graph or not but at the rate I am healing I shouldnt need one. AND yes, I 'll get pics of xrays :2thumbs:

ogdmfg

07-15-2008, 10:09 AM

so are you going to call me when you are in town-just kidding

jeremy

greyhair biker

07-15-2008, 11:32 AM

so are you going to call me when you are in town-just kidding

jeremy

my wife's driving us down for my appt thursday....I already asked to stop by a shop or two...she didnt think it was funny :ne_nau: .
....I'm already looking to build another bike :lol8:, anyway, I'm picking my Salsa up from fourtycal thursday afternoon & then heading home.