First broken bone. Ever!

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So, here I am pumped full of pain killers, after an off on my motorbike (Ok fine, it was a 125 scooter!), and I've broken my collarbone, or fractured clavicle as it's known, and I feel like an absolute cocksocket.

It's broken and not lined back up (but not punctured the skin) so I understand that surgery is the only option. (I have seen the xray and it looks very, erm, broken).

Anyway. I am 44yo and until today have never broken a bone in my body (apart from the cartilage in my nose). I once damaged my kneebone after falling off my Raleigh Chopper after the front brake locked on (I was about 12yo, so 1982, and the women who stopped to help asked me if I was ok and then offered me a cup of tea) but that's about it.

Are you indestructible, Have you never broken a bone?

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Rawwr said:

I haven't yet, despite riding a motorbike, playing ice hockey and generally being a bit of a div.

Ok, Honda "thou" is proper bo'!

(I hate that ^ saying as much as I hate "gixxer")

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Blimey, some serious injuries here!
For the anally retentive amongst you who were confused by the title then maybe you should read the thread and with that surmise what I meant.

Had the op Friday (some rod or pin inserted joining the two parts up or something) now at home. I was very lucky as I was not wearing a helmet and just had a "bit of concussion".

Anyway. Interesting and sobering stories.

ETA My mate just walked in and slapped my on the shoulder.

Edited by GTIR on Tuesday 3rd February 06:27

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The_Doc said:

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The doctor did say I was a brave soldier and deserved a big medal. (He actually said a great big chocolate medal).

I'm guessing that's where the pin/rod went in?