Bump for the morning crowd, paging "gymrat" and "Bmanners"

Maurice

What did you end up doing here about the sternoclavicular displacement?

I'm in the same boat, with the additional complication of a distal break in the collarbone, and a broken hand too boot. The orthopod has recommended no action at this point (3 weeks out from the crash), but I'm concerned about how this is going to heal up with the clavicle sticking out, and if this is going to make my already poor swim even worse.

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Cheers,
Sam

Hi Sam,
I am the athlete in question. While I did not “race” Kona, I did get through the day and finished. Taping was and continues to be very helpful during racing or heavy load weekends. I have a great physio team here who helped me with that.

I think there will be some physio exercises for life now. I am still uncomfortable to sleep on either side and the bump at the front does swell if things are getting irritated. I’ve not considered surgery seriously as I have raced with my grade 3 a/c with great results. I was not an awesome swimmer and I don’t think I am any worse post injury. All of the injuries are on my dominant side so it feels like it still does all the work in the swim.

Not sure if any of this helps but feel free to PM me.
Best,
Mel