lawrocket 3 #1 November 6, 2005 No, not me. My 15 year old brother did on Friday night while playing football for his high school. Apparently, he went up for the pass and got speared in mid-air. His femur snapped before he hit the ground. (Proud brother I am - he held onto the ball for the reception). He's now got titanium! So, I'll be down to see him next weekend. What are some things I can do to help him? What can I tell him to expect. Furthermore, what are some good things I can do to cheer him up? I can't think of a better place to go to for advice on broken femurs! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #2 November 6, 2005 Ouch!!!! Well feeding me ripe strawberries whilest I lie in bed helped a great deal. Might not be the same for your bro, however...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #3 November 6, 2005 i don't have any good advice, but tell him good vibes from TN are coming his way, and congrats for holding on to the ball!! -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #4 November 6, 2005 be sure Drs put him on a blood thinner.. when I broke my femur in car accident in 1980 I devleoped blood clots which traveled to lung.. I stopped breathin for a bit nurse happen to be in room when it happned..could have killed me... the doctor that checked me out afterward was surprised to find that the doctor that set my leg (had a rod put in) did NOT put me on blood thinner. he said its pretty common to do.. for femer injurys.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 November 6, 2005 Quoteand congrats for holding on to the ball!! Yeah. When I found out about it, the first thing I asked him last night was, "So, did ou hang on to the ball?" I think it's a guy thing, My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 November 6, 2005 Femurs are actually pretty good to break, in terms of long term prospects. Since a break in the middle of the femur isn't on a joint, it's likely he'll recover to full function fairly easily (not like breaking an ankle joint, or spine or something). I know guys who've had broken femurs and had no troubles a while down the line, where broken ankles and such give you trouble pretty much for the rest of your life.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #7 November 7, 2005 Just tell him to do what the Dr. says and get him something like Netfx or something while he is in cast... and not to walk before he is supposed to... and his parents not to send him to school until Dr. totally okays it, school is a freaking dangerous obstacle course nowadays... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 1010 #8 November 7, 2005 Nothing improves the spirits of high school guys more than cheerleaders ... they _really_ should stop in to see him. Talk to their advisor at the school, see if they can all come to his room and yell it up loud for him - he'd never forget it. You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #9 November 7, 2005 Very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #10 November 7, 2005 Absolutely brilliant idea . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #11 November 7, 2005 You could buy him a handheld gaming system and some games to go with it. Maybe even one of those cheesy poker or solitaire handheld games would be nice, too. And take him some pics of naked ladies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 1010 #12 November 7, 2005 QuoteVery good idea. Absolutely brilliant idea . aw shucks I thought so too reminded me of my own high school football days law, let us know how it goes for him You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #13 November 7, 2005 QuoteAnd take him some pics of naked ladies. I'm thinking this is even better. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #14 November 7, 2005 an old friend of mine femured in the sixties tethering a PC to a phone pole on a winded out day. He packed the bone with dirt when it compounded. He fought his bowling ball size and weight fall rate problems for years as well as osteomielitus (sp) in that leg. He finally broke it for the third or fourth time and they just took the thing off mid thigh. Gone were the fallrate problems and the bum leg. Just had to relate that old femur story... jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #15 November 7, 2005 QuoteNothing improves the spirits of high school guys more than cheerleaders ... they _really_ should stop in to see him. Talk to their advisor at the school, see if they can all come to his room and yell it up loud for him - he'd never forget it. And have them bring one of those little trampoline things!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #16 November 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnd take him some pics of naked ladies. I'm thinking this is even better. And you wonder why we like you so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites plowdirt 0 #17 November 7, 2005 tell him he should a learned how to flare, Also seedy recovery, and percs, lots and lots of percs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest 1010 #18 November 7, 2005 tell him an RSL wouldn't have helped matters a bit ... and be sure there is a camera around to get a pic of him in bed surrounded by his cheerleaders!! You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 35 #19 November 7, 2005 QuoteNothing improves the spirits of high school guys more than cheerleaders ... they _really_ should stop in to see him. Talk to their advisor at the school, see if they can all come to his room and yell it up loud for him - he'd never forget it. Or have a few Hooters Girls bring him a platter of wings and feed him... I'm sure he'd like that too... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest 1010 #20 November 7, 2005 Quote Or have a few Hooters Girls bring him a platter of wings and feed him... I'm sure he'd like that too... although the busty ones wouldn't be turned away at the door ... in high school the attention of the cheerleaders is pretty cool ... ya know, social cliques being what they are You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cameramonkey 0 #21 November 7, 2005 I hear that. broke my knee about his age when working at a grocery store unloading pallets of peat moss. I fell off, snagging my left foot ont he "saran wrap" they use to keep the bales together on the pallet ( i was standing on one, unloading a double stack next to it). when my right foot hit the ground, I couldnt hold my weight on it and collapsed to my knee. the kneecap acted like a wedge and SPLIT the femur at the joint. *OW* *OW* *OW* *OW* *OW* it still hurts even thinking about it. thought I was ok, and tried to stand. bad idea. next thing I knew, I was laying on the ground with medic standing over me asking if I knew my own name. that was over 15 years ago, and year by year, it gets worse. I cant stand on that leg partially flexed without it hurting and wanting to collapse. So the nature of his break is extrordinarily lucky, whether he knows it or not. so remind him it could be worse. He could be me... or even worse... Dana Bowman. Dont remember the name? http://www.danabowman.com/home/aboutme.htm a truly amazing man (and skydiver), none the less.Two wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jmpnkramer 0 #22 November 7, 2005 The master of disaster is here! The man that knows more about pain and surgeries than almost anyone on here. Does he have just one rod? Or did they stick another in the neck & head of the femur? I have two rods in my right leg from my most recent break. I am just over 4-Months. The recovery is slow. Tell him not to rush it. Let it come naturally. Listen to the physical therapists. (Physical Terrorists! ) According to my current Doc who treats U.F. Gator players I should be able to be back in full action in two months. Might want to get him a stress ball for the pain. I use them. It helps a little. Tell him to get out in the sun. It helps the bone heal. The recovery will be slow and painful. There is no doubt. Where did he break it? Mine was near the greater Trochanter. Let him know that there will most likely be an unusual pain down the front of his leg. This is normal and from the metal in the middle of the bone. There will be a groin pain as well. Possibly an issue with his IT band. It runs on the side of the leg attached at the hip and just below the knee. For those who do not know: Femurs usually do not get casted. The rod is what assists in the healing process. I do like the cheerleader idea though. That would definitely help any male. I hope this helps a little. Oh and one last thing. UNderage or not buy him a shot! He deserves it for hanging on to the ball! Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cloudseeker2001 0 #23 November 7, 2005 QuoteNo, not me. My 15 year old brother did on Friday night while playing football for his high school. Apparently, he went up for the pass and got speared in mid-air. His femur snapped before he hit the ground. (Proud brother I am - he held onto the ball for the reception). He's now got titanium! So, I'll be down to see him next weekend. What are some things I can do to help him? What can I tell him to expect. Furthermore, what are some good things I can do to cheer him up? I can't think of a better place to go to for advice on broken femurs! If you really want to do something for him, tell him to quit football and join the band and learn music. I played football from 7-12 and what a freaking waste of time! And the bands nerds had lots more fun than the football players. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest 1010 #24 November 7, 2005 Quote If you really want to do something for him, tell him to quit football and join the band Worst.Advice.Ever. You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jmpnkramer 0 #25 November 7, 2005 Disreguard cloudseeker there 1010. It is obviously a troll. Hey LawRocket, see if the break was on his growth plate. If so he could have some issues. I was told by a Doctor I talk to on a regular basis. Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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plowdirt 0 #17 November 7, 2005 tell him he should a learned how to flare, Also seedy recovery, and percs, lots and lots of percs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 1010 #18 November 7, 2005 tell him an RSL wouldn't have helped matters a bit ... and be sure there is a camera around to get a pic of him in bed surrounded by his cheerleaders!! You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #19 November 7, 2005 QuoteNothing improves the spirits of high school guys more than cheerleaders ... they _really_ should stop in to see him. Talk to their advisor at the school, see if they can all come to his room and yell it up loud for him - he'd never forget it. Or have a few Hooters Girls bring him a platter of wings and feed him... I'm sure he'd like that too... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 1010 #20 November 7, 2005 Quote Or have a few Hooters Girls bring him a platter of wings and feed him... I'm sure he'd like that too... although the busty ones wouldn't be turned away at the door ... in high school the attention of the cheerleaders is pretty cool ... ya know, social cliques being what they are You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #21 November 7, 2005 I hear that. broke my knee about his age when working at a grocery store unloading pallets of peat moss. I fell off, snagging my left foot ont he "saran wrap" they use to keep the bales together on the pallet ( i was standing on one, unloading a double stack next to it). when my right foot hit the ground, I couldnt hold my weight on it and collapsed to my knee. the kneecap acted like a wedge and SPLIT the femur at the joint. *OW* *OW* *OW* *OW* *OW* it still hurts even thinking about it. thought I was ok, and tried to stand. bad idea. next thing I knew, I was laying on the ground with medic standing over me asking if I knew my own name. that was over 15 years ago, and year by year, it gets worse. I cant stand on that leg partially flexed without it hurting and wanting to collapse. So the nature of his break is extrordinarily lucky, whether he knows it or not. so remind him it could be worse. He could be me... or even worse... Dana Bowman. Dont remember the name? http://www.danabowman.com/home/aboutme.htm a truly amazing man (and skydiver), none the less.Two wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #22 November 7, 2005 The master of disaster is here! The man that knows more about pain and surgeries than almost anyone on here. Does he have just one rod? Or did they stick another in the neck & head of the femur? I have two rods in my right leg from my most recent break. I am just over 4-Months. The recovery is slow. Tell him not to rush it. Let it come naturally. Listen to the physical therapists. (Physical Terrorists! ) According to my current Doc who treats U.F. Gator players I should be able to be back in full action in two months. Might want to get him a stress ball for the pain. I use them. It helps a little. Tell him to get out in the sun. It helps the bone heal. The recovery will be slow and painful. There is no doubt. Where did he break it? Mine was near the greater Trochanter. Let him know that there will most likely be an unusual pain down the front of his leg. This is normal and from the metal in the middle of the bone. There will be a groin pain as well. Possibly an issue with his IT band. It runs on the side of the leg attached at the hip and just below the knee. For those who do not know: Femurs usually do not get casted. The rod is what assists in the healing process. I do like the cheerleader idea though. That would definitely help any male. I hope this helps a little. Oh and one last thing. UNderage or not buy him a shot! He deserves it for hanging on to the ball! Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #23 November 7, 2005 QuoteNo, not me. My 15 year old brother did on Friday night while playing football for his high school. Apparently, he went up for the pass and got speared in mid-air. His femur snapped before he hit the ground. (Proud brother I am - he held onto the ball for the reception). He's now got titanium! So, I'll be down to see him next weekend. What are some things I can do to help him? What can I tell him to expect. Furthermore, what are some good things I can do to cheer him up? I can't think of a better place to go to for advice on broken femurs! If you really want to do something for him, tell him to quit football and join the band and learn music. I played football from 7-12 and what a freaking waste of time! And the bands nerds had lots more fun than the football players. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 1010 #24 November 7, 2005 Quote If you really want to do something for him, tell him to quit football and join the band Worst.Advice.Ever. You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #25 November 7, 2005 Disreguard cloudseeker there 1010. It is obviously a troll. Hey LawRocket, see if the break was on his growth plate. If so he could have some issues. I was told by a Doctor I talk to on a regular basis. Laters, K-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
