Broken neck and back

[Pumpkin the robot]

I am just wondering if any other members have fractured their neck and/or back and what recovery time they had before cycling again?
Last Saturday a car pulled out on me while I was doing about 30mph. I have no recollection of the accident, but looking at my helmet and the injuries I recieved and from what I have been told by the police, it looks as though I have hit the door pillar with the top/left side of my head and then gone through the drivers window. I suffered a fracture in my neck (T1) and in my back (C6 and 7) I am now out of hospital and in a neck brace for 6-8 weeks. I have various cuts and bruises but I am not worried about them, they will heal quickly enough. I am generally quite fit 42 year old and I have been told that may help me heal a little quicker than most, but what sort of time will I bee off the bike and any tips for getting back quicker?

 

[smokeysmoo]

any tips for getting back quicker?

I can't offer any medical advice Martin, but I would say IMO that this is probably one of those instances when it's better to take your medicine and let time do it's thing.

Anyhoo, from a fellow Boltonian I do hope you GWS fella and that the outcome of any investigation is the correct one

 

[fossyant]

Follow your docs advice. If you haven't got a turbo, get one, but only use it when you have the all clear.

 

[mcshroom]

Sorry to hear about your crash. GWS Martin

 

[Herzog]

I am just wondering if any other members have fractured their neck and/or back and what recovery time they had before cycling again?
Last Saturday a car pulled out on me while I was doing about 30mph. I have no recollection of the accident, but looking at my helmet and the injuries I recieved and from what I have been told by the police, it looks as though I have hit the door pillar with the top/left side of my head and then gone through the drivers window. I suffered a fracture in my neck (T1) and in my back (C6 and 7) I am now out of hospital and in a neck brace for 6-8 weeks. I have various cuts and bruises but I am not worried about them, they will heal quickly enough. I am generally quite fit 42 year old and I have been told that may help me heal a little quicker than most, but what sort of time will I bee off the bike and any tips for getting back quicker?

Nasty, glad you're here to tell the tale though. GWS!!!!

 

[mcshroom]

Follow your docs advice. If you haven't got a turbo, get one, but only use it when you have the all clear.

^^^^ This

You'll probably be itching to get back on the bike ASAP, but be careful and listen to the doc.

 

[derrick]

Only you and the Doc can decide that one, everybody is different, i think it's a good thing to get back on as soon as you can. If it were me i would have got back on yesterday.
Good luck with the recovery.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I am just wondering if any other members have fractured their neck and/or back and what recovery time they had before cycling again?
Last Saturday a car pulled out on me while I was doing about 30mph. I have no recollection of the accident, but looking at my helmet and the injuries I recieved and from what I have been told by the police, it looks as though I have hit the door pillar with the top/left side of my head and then gone through the drivers window. I suffered a fracture in my neck (T1) and in my back (C6 and 7) I am now out of hospital and in a neck brace for 6-8 weeks. I have various cuts and bruises but I am not worried about them, they will heal quickly enough. I am generally quite fit 42 year old and I have been told that may help me heal a little quicker than most, but what sort of time will I bee off the bike and any tips for getting back quicker?

So, erm, how's the bike?


GC

 

[Hacienda71]

Blimey. GWS.

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

So, erm, how's the bike?


GC

Looks to be in better shape than me. It certainly stood up to the car better than my last Wilier, which shattered at the headstock. I will have to have it x rayed as it is a carbon frame, but it looks as though the rear mech is bent and scratches to the frame, levers, saddle and bar tape. The DI2 isnt working but I think the battery may be dead. I will charge it before I take it to the shop for the insurance valuation.

 

[50000tears]

Terrible accident there Martin. Don't try to rush back as spine injuries need to be treated with the upmost care. As others say just follow docs advice. Wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

 

[smokeysmoo]

The Di2 isnt working.

IIRC doesn't Di2 have a crash protection thingymajig built in?

Ping @Mr Haematocrit

 

[Octet]

Crickey, hope you make a quick recovery. I unfortunately can't offer much advice, but I'm sure keeping well rested would be a good idea.

 

[ianrauk]

Blimey Martin GWS mate and fingers crossed for a swift recovery.

 

[TheDoctor]

Jeezus! GWS, and hope the bike isn't too badly hurt...