Rictus

Good to see you out and about, well out of hospital but sure you'll be about shortly

[anna]

glad to see that you are out and that you op went ok... here to a speedy recovery young man.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

Good to see you out and about, well out of hospital but sure you'll be about shortly

2nd did...

[Biker Biggles]

Nice one.At least you can have a fag without hassle now.
Now how long before we get reports of Speed Triple racking up mileage again?

Hey Mark, glad you're back out. Did they let you watch the op like you wanted to?

(Got any photos? Always appreciative of the chance to see some real-life A&P.)

Hope to see you soon at Horridge Towers for tea and biscuits, or somewhere else suitable.

Hope you're feeling better.

Just like the return of Superman.... Mark, I don't think they've invented a way to stop you mate....

Heal fast fella....

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[rictus01]

Ok the low down, in my inimitable way, no holds barred, just as I know it.

The Accident:-

Going to Selkent, up through New Addington, it was dark, not a great deal of traffic, the odd car is about all, come around a bend, perhaps 300yards ahead an oncoming car pulls into the middle of the road, the headlights dip as it brakes, then return to level as it came to a halt, having backed off until I could see what it was going to do, I accelerated to go passed believing the car was waiting as it was stationary, as I was to find the driver chose at that moment to accelerate across my path, no great revelation or anything, nowhere to go, nothing to do, I didn’t pass out but I just have a multitude of changing images I still can’t sort out, then a world of pain.

I’m told (brother spoke to the investigating officer) my head impacted the windscreen leaving a fishbowl indentation and swung my body into the offside A pillar. As the officer said in this sort of crash they normally charge the driver and bury the rider!

It’s the first accident I’ve ever had in which I really though I’d die.

The driver was charged within 10 minutes of the police arriving, I don’t know what that means, but they must have had a fairly obvious reason as far as I’m concerned.

The Bike :- It was the TT600 and not the speedtriple so if I can I’ll get that finished and ready to go as soon as I am.

The TT, apparently its dead, all the front is gone, fairing/ headlight/ instruments/ forks/ wheel and headstock (so that’s a new frame), no great lost as I wasn’t going to keep it anyway, a shame yes.

The Injuries :-

Fractures of the tib & fib and base of femur, dislocation of the left knee, multiple tendon & ligament damage (unconfirmed until next OP) hairline fracture left index finger, contusions to lower abdomen and groin (yes thoughs bits!), also right forehead.

The Treatment :-

Admitted to Mayday Hosp Wednesday night, over Thursday & Friday, 4 lots of X-rays, CT scan and an MRI, Knee specialist came down and confirmed he couldn‘t do anything until after the bones were fixed, four and a half hours surgery on Monday saw the three bones joining at the knee all pinned.

Prognosis :-
Immediate:- 8 days in hospital (they thought it would be two weeks), out and mobile 11 hours after surgery, impressed the physiotherapists with a 100 yard walk to & from going up two flights of stairs, 6-8 weeks expected recovery of the bones, then back for review and “multiple procedures” by the specialist on the tendons and ligaments.
Long term :- 6-8 mouths to get as much movement and strength as possible to the knee joint (I’m expecting 3 months if it’s down to just my efforts).

My thoughts :-
Given the fact this type of accident I’m told (and have seen in my Paramedic days) is normally fatal; I can only surmise being adorned with nearly £1000 worth of motorcycle kit saved the day.

Injuries, well at least I’m here! Pain, Oh yes, shed loads, giving up riding, no that’s not going to happen.
Back home for now although adorned with a full length leg plaster, so not very mobile for now, probably be going stir crazy fairly soon although being home feels good after the enforced hospital stay, any visitors welcome, just give me a shout before coming round (PM if you don’t have my number).

Cheers Mark

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by Cazza

Did they let you watch the op like you wanted to?

(Got any photos? Always appreciative of the chance to see some real-life A&P.)

Unfortunately,a spinal block only lasts a couple of hours, so I wasn't able to watch, and likewise the scans are all digital so I could only view them on a computer screen.

I might be able to get some later, we'll have to see.

Cheers Mark.

[Viney]

Just a walk in the park then.

You are a legend, if slightly mad

Glad to hear you're home Mark, and glad the op went well. I'll give you a call soon and come visit.

Sammy