No turning for a while...

[Steve Vaughan]

And I am bummed out about it! No turning for me.

On Monday, I went to pick up a sheet of 3/4" plywood to finish my kitchen floor and RIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPP! I completely tore my tendon that holds the bicep to the forearm OFF THE FOREARM BONE! My bicep is now detached! I'm having surgery on the 18th to reattach, followed by a week in a sling, followed by 6 to 8 weeks of doing NOTHING with my right arm. UGH! All this week, I just go out like a little puppy dog and stand beside the lathe. UGH!

OK, I know, no picture, didn't happen, so here ya go! It did so happen!

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[Bob Bergstrom]

Somewhere there is a video of a guy using his feet to hold his tools. Sorry about the mishap. Rehab will take a while also.

[Jeremy Leasure]

Man, that sucks. About a month ago I was repositioning my 3520B because it had shifted some, gotten onto a unlevel portion of the floor. So I grabbed it down toward the ground, on the headstock end and heaved to the left. For some reason, all my fingers slipped off with the exception of my middle one and it took every bit of that heaving. I was sore all through my hand almost to the elbow, and it still aches when I bend certain ways or try to practice guitar. (I'm terrible at guitar anyway)

I was pretty worried I wouldn't be able to turn or continue practicing/learning guitar, but after a week or so I could get back to it. Wish it were the same in your case

[Jim Burr]

Hire some high school shop kids! You can live vicariouslythrough them for a bit!! Hope you heal up fast and completely!!

[Brian Libby]

That certainly is a bummer! :( Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

[Tim Rinehart]

Stave, that really sucks! I'm sorry for you, I really am. Wish you a speedy and full recovery.

[Brad Schafer]

:eek:

<has permanent case of the willies>

best wishes for successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[Rick Markham]

OUCH!!!! Heal quickly (or learn to turn with only your left hand/arm) so you can get back to turning... See what flatwork gets you ;)

[Sid Matheny]

I went through that back in 1986 and it is no fun any way you want to look at it!:mad:



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[Kathy Marshall]

OUCH! Sorry to hear that Steve! Have a speedy recovery!

[Gary Hodgin]

Sorry to hear about that. Sounds very painful. I no longer attempt to handle sheets of plywood, MDF, or melamine. I nearly wrecked my back a few years ago pulling a 3/4" sheet of melamine off a stack at HD. I'd never used melamine and had no idea how heavy it was. I had to let the stuff fall into the cart. Should have waited for the HD guys.

[Peter Stahl]

Sorry to hear about your arm, had my shoulder done last year and you really miss it when you can't use it. Going to be month's before you're allowed to lift much at all. Do you normally do a lot of heavy lifting?

[Roger Chandler]

Steve.............man, sorry to hear of your accident! Take good care of yourself, and prayers will be said for your complete recovery!

[phil harold]

Ouch!
I have had two surgeries on the other end of my bicep in the past year (along with the rotor cuff)
Hope you have good luck with the other end!

[Belinda Barfield]

Ouch! That had to hurt. As the other said, hope you heal completely and can get back to turning. Try not to rush it . . .

[Stephen Tashiro]

I completely tore my tendon that holds the bicep to the forearm OFF THE FOREARM BONE!


I'm curious whether there is any disease or condition of aging that generally weakens tendons. I've had a few minor tendon problems and I can't trace them to any extreme exertions. Was picking up the plywood an extreme exertion?

The orthopedic specialists that I've been to are focused on mechanical explanations for tendon problems. Their practice must navigate in the world of workers compensation and disability claims, so I understand that focus. But are there no other causes?

[Leigh Costello]

My orthopod once explained to me that there are connective tissue disorders that can cause muscles to tear away from the bone. I am not sure about the aging aspect, but would not be surprised if there is a connection. When I was in my early 30's, I tore some muscles from my shoulder that required major surgery. NOT fun. I would do some research and ask your doctor after surgery if this injury could be age related. Good luck, and do not rush your recovery.