On 25 October 2013 I had a motorcycle accident on the race track during practice (Brunch Run Class in South Africa) - doing approximately 170km/h (estimate). I sustained a Comminuted Tibia Plateau Fracture of the right knee and Acromuo Clavicular Grade IV Dislocation of the right shoulder.
I had my knee operation on 29 October 2013 and shoulder operation on 5 November 2013. I have a full length knee brace and my arm is in a sling most of the time. I am wheelchair bound as I can't use crutches with my shoulder injury.
At week 4 after the knee operation I am at 75 degrees flexion and 10 degrees extension. The PT is quite happy with the progress to date.
On 26 November 2013 my wife rushed me to hospital as I was really struggling to breathe. X-rays of my lungs revealed a partially collapsed lung/lobe as a result of an infection (luckily not from a blood clot). I am feeling much better now but I can feel I can't use the full capacity of my lungs yet.
My recovery is going to be very long as I need to regain full use of my shoulder so that I can start using crutches for partial load bearing on the knee.
The bike is much more lucky than me. Some engine cover damage, fairing scratches, broken front brake and rear brake lever. Will post some pics if I find them.
I had my knee operation on 29 October 2013 and shoulder operation on 5 November 2013. I have a full length knee brace and my arm is in a sling most of the time. I am wheelchair bound as I can't use crutches with my shoulder injury.
At week 4 after the knee operation I am at 75 degrees flexion and 10 degrees extension. The PT is quite happy with the progress to date.
On 26 November 2013 my wife rushed me to hospital as I was really struggling to breathe. X-rays of my lungs revealed a partially collapsed lung/lobe as a result of an infection (luckily not from a blood clot). I am feeling much better now but I can feel I can't use the full capacity of my lungs yet.
My recovery is going to be very long as I need to regain full use of my shoulder so that I can start using crutches for partial load bearing on the knee.
The bike is much more lucky than me. Some engine cover damage, fairing scratches, broken front brake and rear brake lever. Will post some pics if I find them.