had a bit of an off

I'm sure a pint or two at the Shire will ease any pain for him.

Originally Posted by flibble

How many staples did they use? looks like you'll have wicked scars!

Think I only had about 26 staples in total when I broke my left tibia/fibia. Finally got the pin removed last August so am no longer bionic

Anyways, hope the pain's lessening/you have lots of good pain killers

There were 19 staples down the centre of the knee, but then there were also staples around by my ankle, and at other places around the lower leg. So probs getting on for about 30 I think altogether.

Was the pin inside the bone then for you? As I think the only way of removing my pin would be to smash the bone open, and take it out!

Pains not that bad now, got painkillers, but mostly been staying off of them, as don't really need them that often now.

Originally Posted by SDMF

There were 19 staples down the centre of the knee, but then there were also staples around by my ankle, and at other places around the lower leg. So probs getting on for about 30 I think altogether.

Was the pin inside the bone then for you? As I think the only way of removing my pin would be to smash the bone open, and take it out!

Pains not that bad now, got painkillers, but mostly been staying off of them, as don't really need them that often now.

Think I had 14 down my knee, took ages for tingly sensation on the knee to go away, guess that's where they've cut the nerves or something.

Yes, I had pin thru tibia and only 4 screws (2 to hold top, 2 lower). Had local to remove the lower screws and finally had operation last August to remove the pin. Had mixed opinions from different doctors about removing it, but one doctor actually suggested I have it removed if I was intending on continuing with snowboarding/biking where the chances of breaking it again is greater. Apparently it would be x10 more messy to have another break with it in.

Was really surprised how quick the removal operation was, think it was only about 1/2 hour and I got to keep the pin

Originally Posted by flibble

Was really surprised how quick the removal operation was, think it was only about 1/2 hour and I got to keep the pin

These are the pins that Jo had in her ankle.

Bloody ell Si

Look bling though

That's some serious bit of shiny kit!

Screws I had were tiny and all in blue, but here's pic I took on my mobile this morning.. of 2 lower screws and the pin

I've only got a small bolt...

On xray somewhere

Originally Posted by falc

I've only got a small bolt...

On xray somewhere

Ditto.

I have this in my shoulder.



and yes I know I have eaten a rack full of cd's.

Originally Posted by BigApe

and yes I know I have eaten a rack full of cd's.

brilliant and also ouch