Ken Robb injured in motorcycle accident

[Ken Robb]

So 7 weeks after my accident it's mostly good news. The reconstructed scapula is the biggest problem or, as we used to say in Business School, the critical path. It was broken in many pieces and took 6.5 hours to reconstruct so we have to be VERY careful not to stress it too soon and undo any of the repairs. Working on range of motion only and may get into strengthening exercises next month. That and the broken ribs still cause considerable but lessening pain but there is almost daily (tiny) improvement.

The rebuilt clavicle caused some sharp pain for a few days post-op due to screws,plates, incision but that is all gone already. I think cyclists will be glad to hear that an injury so common in our sport heals quickly----relatively speaking.

My biggest thrill and enjoyment riding my bikes was descending at 40-50mph. I knew intellectually that it was dangerous but it was my payoff for grinding up the #%@*& hill in the first place. Never again because I couldn't have been going more than 50mph when I hit the ground this time and I was wearing a full-face helmet, armored jacket and gloves, sturdy shoes, and jeans. In bicycle kit I would be in much worse shape and might not have much face left judging from the chin bar and face shield on my Arai helmet.

Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes. It's heartwarming to feel loved/appreciated.

[weisan]

Ken-pal, you are welcome, you are very much part of the community, thanks for the update.

Can we have a picture of you now?

[stephenmarklay]

I hear ya Ken. I always say riding a motorcycle is nothing. I ride my bicycle nearly naked.

[dave thompson]

Ken, up for a game of badminton?

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by dave thompson

Ken, up for a game of badminton?

I might qualify for thumb wrestling in the Crippled Seniors Over 70 Division.

[Ken Robb]

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. My physical terrorist says he thinks my recovery should be excellent if I keep working at it. Range of motion is good and I hope my surgeon gives me approval to start working on strength moves and DRIVING next Wednesday. I am so ready to regain that part of independence.

[texbike]

Fantastic! Congratulations Ken!

[soulspinner]

Originally Posted by Ken Robb

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. My physical terrorist says he thinks my recovery should be excellent if I keep working at it. Range of motion is good and I hope my surgeon gives me approval to start working on strength moves and DRIVING next Wednesday. I am so ready to regain that part of independence.

Great to hear Ken!

[gasman]

Ken is doing better every day. He is one tough guy. I'm going to un-stick this thread but feel free to continue to contribute.

[Keith A]

Just one question -- what's "in-stick"

[gasman]

Originally Posted by Keith A

Just one question -- what's "in-stick"

When you crash because of a in-stick in your spokes.

OK my typing skills suck, thanks for catching that. Changed.