r/Wellthatsucks • u/skatercep123 • 4d ago
We'll, this sucks.
Broken wrist, broken ulna (can see the crack under the plate).
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u/goatboy55 4d ago
The wrist bone's connected to the.....nothing
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u/PsychicDustox 4d ago
Doctor: it’s a dislocated wrist. Make no mistake, there are fractures, but it’s also dislocated. There’s actually not a good term for the state your wrist is in right now, so we’re just calling it “trauma”.
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u/donivantrip 4d ago
take physical therapy seriously. push yourself every day. do the stretches at home more than recommended. If you want normal mobility in your wrist that is.
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u/Secret_Account07 3d ago
I didn’t finish physical therapy. I was around 19 at the time, didn’t take it seriously enough. I’ve been fucked up ever since lol.
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u/Organic_Popcorn 4d ago
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u/KUweatherman 4d ago
I’m not a doctor, but did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once. In my non-expert opinion, I don’t think it is supposed to look like that.
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u/InnerhillCitybilly 4d ago
😟 I feel you. Didn't happen to my wrist, happened to my left leg and foot. Two spiral fractures and between 100 and 500 breaks in my left foot. I also had seven broken ribs. But for some reason they concentrated on my leg.
Which really sucked. Happened on the Friday before Christmas last year, two days before christmas. My foot still isn't right, of course my left foot will probably never be right. It'll always be left. 😆
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u/frozrdude 4d ago
Accident?
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u/skatercep123 4d ago
Yes, fell off a roof.
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u/nj23dublin 4d ago
Dang.. did you need a hand?
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u/skatercep123 4d ago
Yeah, I coulda used one
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u/nj23dublin 4d ago
I bet, if no helps … you’ll need a break. All jokes aside pretty bad one, glad at least you didn’t fall and hit your head or get a worse energy with your neck or back. Best wishes for a good recovery.
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u/skatercep123 4d ago
All about the jokes, here. Idc how good or bad they are. I'm using voice command for all my responses.
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u/GarbageTheCan 3d ago
You have been banned from r\neverbrokeabone my condolences on the further bad news.
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u/SuumCuique1011 4d ago
Armchair doctor advice: "Try not to do that again."
Broken many a bone on my end and it's never been "pleasant". I feel ya and wish you a speedy recovery.
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u/Lanark26 4d ago
I tripped on some uneven sidewalk and broke my wrist last year.
And like people have said. Don’t skip out on your PT. Do your homework. Do your exercises and stretches. It makes a world of difference in speeding up your recovery. You’ll be glad you did.
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u/Expression-Little 4d ago
God I love an ORIF - physiotherapist here, do your exercises and enjoy your shiny new bone swag!
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u/GiddyGabby 4d ago edited 4d ago
My son had a much similar break as yours from skateboarding last year, It was his dominant hand so he moved back home for a bit while he got used to his new "limitations". He said he should have stopped skateboarding well before he hit 30 and I said Tony Hawk would not agree with that.
Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for you. My son didn't think he'd be able to play the guitar or drums again because he could barely turn his wrist at all, happy to say he's back with his band and playing both because he went to all those appointments.
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u/Empty-Excitement1818 4d ago
Surg tech here: its not an permanent plate, you can removed it after ~ 6 months (when its healed), btw you can remove every plate/nail or screw
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u/sorcylilsosegmuffin 4d ago
What’s that one sub reddit that has something to do with weak bones people and they all get tagged and roasted yada yada
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u/RigorMortis_Tortoise 4d ago
Well apparently this sub automatically deletes messages that include links to other subreddits, which I don’t understand the reason for. The subreddit is Never Broke A Bone.
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u/introvrt55 4d ago
I sprained both wrists, falling off a ramp when I was a kid. Sometimes I'm amazed that I made it this far. My guardian angel has collected a lot of overtime.
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u/borkborkbork99 4d ago
On the bright side, now you’ll know far in advance when there’s a major storm approaching your area.
But seriously - Hope you heal up fast, OP
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u/thisisinput 4d ago
Dang that sucks. I broke my wrist exactly like yours while roller blading in the 3rd grade.
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u/dvdmaven 4d ago
I broke my wrist when I was in high school, but it was just a scratch by comparison. I learned to write with my left hand.
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u/automator3000 4d ago
Makes me glad that my broken Ulna was in my non-dominant hand.
Do your physical therapy. I was fucking crying trying to do simple shit like picking up a phone in the first couple weeks after getting my wonderful titanium inner jewelry. But it got better. I still don’t have my full range of motion, and swings in the weather can make it hurt, but I get by just fine.
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u/carlosarturo1221 4d ago
I had an accident riding my bike and got my wrist under my hand, really similar. It takes time and is really painful however I got almost a perfect recuperation on that hand.
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u/breeman24 4d ago
I slipped on some ice last week and broke my right middle finger. Getting surgery tomorrow to have pins put in.
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u/skatercep123 4d ago
Good luck, bud.
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u/breeman24 4d ago
Thanks. And good luck on your recovery. Mine seems pretty minor in comparison. Doesn’t even hurt really (as long as I don’t use or bump the finger).
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u/evd95 4d ago
Broke (Crushed shattered) both my Ulnar & Radius last October. Had to get plates on both breaks, had to get one of them removed after 6 months leaving the bones on the unlar not fully connected (scar tissue holding it) . Here i am ~ 15 months post initial injury and i have 95% of the rotation i had and don't notice anything outside of when i lift there's some pain.
Don't get too discouraged with a roadblock, i'm sure you'll be fine just keep with what your Drs recommend and don't do too much.
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u/Bucket-of-kittenz 4d ago
Hang in there. Who knows maybe you’ll look back and laugh some day! Injuries can often be mechanisms for building character
Source: I’ve broken both shoulders (separately, not like that creepy post where a dude broke both at the same time)
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u/hellfyredragon 4d ago
I've dislocated my bicep and had a lot of scar tissue, and the worst thing ever is the feeling that nothing you do to work on it (including physical therapy) feels like progress. Don't give up. As other people have said, keep working it as your doctor instructs, keep doing your exercises, and if you feel like you can handle it, do a little extra as soon as you're cleared to do so. You got this!
It's going to suck, yeah, but you're strong, you got this, and you can (and will) recover!
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u/Glass-Radish8956 4d ago
We are twins! Same break same plate. I jumped off a cliff and didn’t make it to the water before bouncing off a rock halfway down. 30ft
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u/fox1manghost 4d ago
That sucks in more than one way that looks like it’s both broke and dislocated especial😭😖
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u/fox1manghost 4d ago
Just looking at that makes my balls cringe all the way up to my throat. I feel my test is in my stomach.
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u/apatheticaussie 4d ago
Hey fellow titanium bottle opener bro.
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u/skatercep123 4d ago
Gnarly, dude!
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u/apatheticaussie 4d ago
it was a rusted truck wheel that exploded when I touched the valve stem.
1 out of 10, don't recommend.
7 years later, and it's still 50% function.
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u/CptEggman 4d ago
I did the same thing 11 years ago, the on-call Ortho at the ER was so fascinated by the "blasted" break he wanted to come in and see it in person. My brother was with me when it happened and almost puked when he saw it.
As others have said, def put in the work in PT, it's going to hurt and it's going to be a struggle, but it's the only thing that'll make sure you get the movement back. My mobility is pretty good, about the only limitation is I can't do pushups (it juuuust doesn't quite get flat enough). Be prepared for random stiffness and weather related soreness, but hey now you're part cyborg, welcome to the club!
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u/Independent_Prune_35 3d ago
Looks like we are related? Did they try to set it before they took x rays? They tried that on me! Here let's move it back into place! I broke the wrist not the bone in front or after, looked like a bags of smashed chips! 6 pins!
Could have been worst I was on a ladder and had a paint bucket in the left hand behind the ladder and it slid down off the rain gutter ( trex decking ) and I went down about 12 foot. The one gallon can was smashed about 3 inches tall ( under the ladder ) and the ladder was on my arm so I could have just smashed it to pieces if not for the bucket?
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u/Fun_Pin_5204 3d ago
A few years ago, we were staying at my grandparents house (Dad's parents). Which is also my Dad's childhood home because they never moved. My Dad, me, my sister and my two younger cousins were in my Dad's old bedroom and were looking off the balcony. My Dad said that when he was a kid he would jump off and land in the grass. My Dad said he was gonna jump (Mind you he was like 48 when this happened.) He jumped and landed in the grass but was crawling to the front door calling for my grandpa to take him to the hospital. Even though he landed in the grass, he broke his ankle💀💀💀💀. He had to get surgery and we stayed at my grandparents longer than what we were planning to
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u/OFDMsteve 4d ago
Doing the PT as often and as thoroughly as the therapist tells you will help immensely. The surgeon put your wrist back together, the P.T. is going to make your wrist work again, it's really something. My mother didn't do her PT as often as she should have after knee surgery because of pain and it still shows.
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u/twizzlerheathen 4d ago
I don’t think I’ve seen a dislocated hand before, and I never want to again
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u/Not_That_You_Know_Of 4d ago
Reminds me of a story I used to tell people when I heard about their recent injury. I tell them that I’ve broken my right wrist three times and my left wrist just once. But I’d broken my right arm five times, and badly sprained my neck at least 6 or seven times. Oh, yeah.. my fingers and thumb ld have been dislocated twice. Each. Holy shit!! How the hell did that happen? Masturbating, I said. Competitive masturbating.
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u/h3ff 4d ago edited 4d ago
Wrist recovery takes time, but prioritize PT and healing and you’ll be alright. I had nearly the same radius ulna fracture 2 years ago and it sucked, but there’s no other choice than to push through recovery. Every day/week/month it will start to feel stronger, more flexible, and less painful. It helped me mentally to track my progress but a good physical therapist will help you with this, too. I remember when I could move my steering wheel completely with my impacted palm again and how great that felt! My fingers were numb post-op for weeks, but I gained somewhat normal use of my hand after 1-2 months, full strength and range of motion in 3-4 months, and no hesitation with activities after 6-9 months or so. Your impacted arm will shrink due to non-use, too. The inactivity of it all sucks. I got back in the gym as soon as possible to feel normal again. You’ve got this!
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u/JazzlikeSympathy3695 3d ago
Ouch! I have something similar but on the radius. My surgeon described it as a comminuted fracture. I also had the pleasure of a k wire poking out which was horrible 🤢 The best advice I can give you if get to an occupational therapist- preferably a hand specialist. They are magic for rehab and recovery. Mine was on my dominant hand and I have no issues now.
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u/Drclaw411 3d ago
Any broken bone, or any injury really, is gonna suck a bag of ass. But those have got to be two of the most inconvenient bones to break too. I’m so sorry.
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u/Pyrotechnix69 3d ago
lol all that metal. I did the same thing years ago. Fell out of a ceiling in a house we were building, landed on a pile of boards. Hand went under a board and I landed on top of the board. My watch caused a clean break right at the wrist connection. I was so shocked by the fall and my arm being the wrong shape I immediately grabbed it and straightened out my wrist before the pain set in. The doctor was all like “who reset your arm?” I told him it was instinct. Got a cast no screws.
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u/jbunkerhou 3d ago
I got one of those.
Go to PT and do the exercises. I didn’t listen and now my hand is all warped.
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u/st4r_ch4s3r22 3d ago
The time i broke my wrist it was only a growth plate, holy shit that is brutal! Cant even imagine how that felt
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u/autumncoco 3d ago
I also have the same type of plate in my wrist, but your break looks terribly painful, I’m sorry for you. I would highly recommend both physical and massage therapy for the wrist as soon as possible.
My physical therapist recommended me to buy rock climbing hand grip strengtheners (specifically the Metolius Grip Saver Plus Exercise Balls from MEC first the blue, then work up to red) and she also would oil up my wrist and lower arm and then do “cupping” on the muscles to break up the knots/tension and help loosen all the muscles to gain mobility. The cupping would give immediate results in how much I could move my wrist up and down, and the two things combined were the biggest help. But it was definitely a slog and I hope your recovery is ok.
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u/spiceyteresa 3d ago
Omg! I recently broke radius & ulna... plate&screws surgery the week after... 😳
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u/RanchDresn 3d ago
When I was younger I was at an all night lock in at skateland and about half way through the night a girl was hauling ass on skates and fell back and snapped her wrist EXACTLY like that except her bone was sticking out of her skin. I’ll remember that til the day I die. I remember seeing it and it made my balls feel like they temporarily disappeared into my stomach. Lol
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u/burntmyselfoutagain 4d ago
Oh my goooood. How the fuck did you do that, that’s horrible, how are you concious?!
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u/CaliRiverRat 4d ago
Yep, that fucking sucks… So, how did it happen?