New Brace for Broken Elbow

iceman · July 08, 2009, 12:23:53 PM

Here is my custom brace for my broken elbow.

Meds · July 08, 2009, 12:25:21 PM

You have 20 seconds to comply. ;)

billybob476 · July 08, 2009, 12:27:28 PM

Wow that is quite the brace! What is the assembly hanging off the bottom for? Is it just to allow you to prop up your arm without pain?

iceman · July 08, 2009, 12:32:21 PM

It is used to stretch the elbow without putting strain on the ball joint, it costs 800.00 a month to rent and 8000 to buy because of the exclusive patent on it

billybob476 · July 08, 2009, 12:34:50 PM

Wow! Ok so there's a mechanism in the box. Quite the piece of technology.

iceman · July 08, 2009, 12:36:31 PM

Not very comfortable to wear, as I broke the radial head joint of the elbow, so that is why they need to use this brace, as it is a very trickey injury to fix.

Meds · July 08, 2009, 12:43:41 PM

Can you remove it for showers etc or do you have to have your arm out of the bath. My mate had a similar thing on the whole of his leg, that was an awesome bit of kit.

iceman · July 08, 2009, 12:45:21 PM

It is only worn three times a day for a half hour at a time as it can still cause a lot of pain as it stretches the muscle tissue around the elbow allowing the elbow to bend.

sheldor · July 08, 2009, 12:47:47 PM

How did you hurt your elbow?

iceman · July 08, 2009, 12:49:28 PM

Fell off a stool trying to get rid of some raccoons up on the rafters in the garage, fell and broke my elbow and four ribs. Looks like this round went to the raccoons.

billybob476 · July 08, 2009, 12:52:21 PM

We'll get you next time raccoons!!!

Rico · July 08, 2009, 01:03:37 PM

Quote from: iceman on July 08, 2009, 12:49:28 PM
Fell off a stool trying to get rid of some raccoons up on the rafters in the garage, fell and broke my elbow and four ribs. Looks like this round went to the raccoons.

WOW! OUCH! Sorry to hear about that. Did this just recently happen to you?