pilatus_p 0 #1 October 5, 2006 Hello Some of you may have noticed I am a post whore. This is because I fractured two vertebrae on a hard opening during my AFF, can't jump and am going cold turkey. I have started watching BASE videos. I may even buy a banjo. This has been covered in the past but I can't really find a definitice answer: For this kind of injury (stable compression fracture of T5 and T6) what are the best forms, if any, of physio to take? Is there an ideal time to leave between jumping again? It happened on sept 10th. Anyone whos morbid or wants to read a lot can head over to incidents and read what happened (Spinal fracture - hard opening, ocana spain or something like that). Ross "shorter than before" Lhttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 October 5, 2006 I did a 30% compression of T-12 on a landing about 6 yrs ago.Every injury is different but this is my unqualified been there done that advise. -Right now I would think they have told you to do nothing.Listen to them. -I was out of circulation for 3 months give or take a little.I have to guess that with an injury from opening shock you might be able to jump in less time than that. -Get off of the pain meds.They just let you do things you should not be doing. -When they give you the physical therapy do it. -Finally,educate yourself.I had a doctor that told me to never jump again.1500 jumps later I am still able to walk.There is alot of cover your ass syndrome out there today. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xlh883 0 #3 October 6, 2006 As has been said, every injury is different. I had a compression fracture of the T5 in mid July. The neruosurgeon said no surgery, but some pain the rest of my life. I get it mostly at night now. He also said to give it six weeks to heal. Do to unforseen circumstances, I will be getting a follow-up next week on it. Anyway, I couldn't stand not skydiving any longer and 6 weeks to the day, I jumped again. I made sure I could arch on the ground without any pain or discomfort and that my rig didn't cause me any discomfort also. I also planned that after the first jump, if I got in pain to quit for awhile. It worked out just fine. Hopefully you will heal quickly. It is really hard to say though. I still have an issue when I sneeze that I get pain in my chest and sometimes something will move in my back. There may still be something wrong but ti doesn't affect my every day life much or the skydiving. There may still be something wrong and I will heed the doctor's advice. I hope yo uare able to do the same and heal quick. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #4 October 6, 2006 QuoteSome of you may have noticed I am a post whore. with a total of 59 posts??? what does that make the rest of us?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #5 October 7, 2006 QuoteThis is because I fractured two vertebrae on a hard opening during my AFF, can't jump and am going cold turkey. I have started watching BASE videos. I may even buy a banjo. I know the feeling; I broke my leg in March. Since then, I've been eating lunch at the picnic shelter at the local general aviation airport about once a week, just watching the airplanes come and go. (The dropzone is at an airport further out of town.) From CSpenceFLY: QuoteGet off of the pain meds.They just let you do things you should not be doing. I agree. I took some the first few days but was then able to stop. I did take one a few days later in a highly scientific experiment to find out if it made my Pink Floyd CDs sound better (conclusion: yes it did). [joke] However, I did consider telling my doctor that I needed a refill - he seemed quite willing to do that for me. The initial 30 (generic) Lortab only cost me about $30 at the pharmacy, and I was told by a reliable source that each pill was worth about half a jump ticket in the parking lot of the local high school. :) [/joke] EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 October 7, 2006 I got all of my refills.You never know when your going to need to feel no pain. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivingranny 0 #7 October 7, 2006 WOW! I can identify with what you are going through--cold turkey withdrawal from skydiving. I broke both legs during a landing June3, 2006--two surgeries, 3 blood transfusions, titanium rod, screws, pins and bone grafts later I am still going through physical therapy and pain. I have had some health problems and now have issues with my bones. My landing was not that hard but my bones are weak now. To make a long story short in the months prior to the accident the doctors were looking for bone cancer or tumors. I had fractured vertabraes and ribs-- from what --who knows. Luckily no cancer or tumor But I think my skydiving days are done. And that is hard to say and admit. I still hang out at the DZ. But for me I have to admit that the risks are not work it any more. Damn! I never thought that I would say that or admit it! I hope that you heal quickly and completely. Keep us postedIt's never too late to have a happy childhood!! Have a happy day!! Janet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeromobile 0 #8 October 9, 2006 Here is my been there done that experience. I had a 25% compression fracture of T11 due to a bad landing. My doctor just assumed I was going to jump again, and asked me if I had started jumping on one of my follow-up visits. I took the approach that if I could run for a short distance that I could jump. My doctor was okay with that. I was down for about 5 months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xlh883 0 #9 October 9, 2006 How do the Doctor's come up with this percentage? Mine didn't say anything about a percentage. Just curious. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #10 October 9, 2006 OOOOWWWWWWWW!!! That is a hell of a list of treatments. Thank you for your well wishes, and Im sorry to hear that you cannot jump again. Maybe they can make a DZ carpeted with nice comfy bean bags and let you land on that? Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #11 October 9, 2006 It's a percentage of a normal vertebrae.If the normal vertebrae is an inch thick and you squash it 1/4" that would be a 25% compression.You may have not had a compression fracture. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xlh883 0 #12 October 9, 2006 Doc told me I had a compression fracture of the T5. That's my story and I'm stickin to it. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #13 October 9, 2006 Maybe you had an incompetent doctor.Maybe your fracture was not significant enough to talk about percantage.Hell I don't know.I gave you my definition,if that don't work for you try WebMD. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xlh883 0 #14 October 9, 2006 lol I don't think my Doctor was all that good. I am going in this week for a follow-up MRI and a new neurosurgeon the first week of November for the actual follow-up. I wil ltry to remember to ask the new Doctor about it. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dayle 0 #15 October 11, 2006 I'm sorry to hear about your back, I understand what happened, the same happend to me several years and a couple of hundred jumps ago. I had a wedge compression of my T8. Basically this is the way it works, the spine takes longer to heal than normal bones. Figure 8-10 weeks. This is what my doctor told me and he was one of the top back surgeons in the country. He than asked if I smoked and I was told 10-12 weeks Basically you should be able to jump after that, although the doctors will tell you that if you injure that same spot again, you might not be walking, but then again, what do they know. Hope you heal well! Dayle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #16 October 11, 2006 Hey cheers Dayle You have now put the shits up me about not being able to walk. I will try my best to not think of that next time im on the step at 13,000ft. I thank you for that little tidbit, you morbid bas*ard. Only kidding Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #17 October 11, 2006 I think you will find that there is more than just physical healing to deal with. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #18 October 12, 2006 QuoteI think you will find that there is more than just physical healing to deal with. Can I get a group hug? Psychotherapy ain't easy to come by in the UK. And that probably answers a few more questions, too Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scabbage 0 #19 October 13, 2006 QuoteQuote Can I get a group hug? No it might hurt your back. Is it just me or is anyone else getting bored of Ross and his hard opening story???? Get over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #20 October 13, 2006 Hi Scabbage, Sorry dude, I just want to get back in the air - theres only so many videos I can watch. When are you going back out to Spain? Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #21 October 14, 2006 Had a compression Fx in Jan,doc attempted to allow it to heal, still had pain in April. Had kypho vertebralplasty, woke up post surgery and NO PAIN. Worked great,but each case is different. Bryan-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
