TriGirl7 wrote:
Broke my elbow running 10 days ago. Six screws and a plate. I was in 70.3 shape and strong when it happened. I'm in my mid 30's. Has anyone had a similar injury? Recovery time? My first 140.6 is in October and i hope to be able to still do it. I'm 3 days out of surgery and no bike, exercise or PT for 2 weeks. No swimming for 6-8 weeks until I get my movement back. Words of wisdom? Im listening to the doctor- but one that isn't an athlete just doesn't understand!I didn't read any responses so it might have been covered.
I shattered my elbow with 12 screws and a plate on March 1, 2014. I did the first IM Chatt that same year.
I had pain in my elbow the entire time training. I had the hardware removed and the pain went away after the race. I was running probably 4 weeks post accident. Very slow as I didn't want my arm to sweat in the cast. I have never had the same range of motion but I was able to move my elbow open further than normal. It is almost to 180 but not there. I was 29 when it happened. If you have any specific questions let me know.