Baller MarkM Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 After missing last season because of my neck injury my season is over once again. During my run off with Darin Montgomery for the M3 National title Thursday (Big congratulations to Darin!!) I popped the handle around 3 ball at 39 and broke my middle finger and tore the tendon, similar to what is called "jersey finger". The break is an avulsion where the bone breaks completely off. I had a dream start at 39. 1 and 2 felt perfect. I was heading to 3 early when out of nowhere the tip of my ski jumps up in the air and takes me off edge. Holy #$ what happened?? Somehow i still managed to get around 3 awkwardly and when i tried to hang on the handle pops. I still can't figure out what happened. I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow at the Mayo clinic. They tell me it's a 12 week recovery. Tough sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Sorry to hear the @markm. Hope you recover quickly. I was working the splash-eye system for your event and recall commenting the fall look pretty tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 16, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 16, 2015 @MarkM Wow that sounds terrible. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 @MarkM -- sorry man, that is a crappy season ending injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 Sorry to hear it! Finger injuries suck. The worst injury I've ever had was in a bike crash where I partially tore one of the ligaments in my left ring finger. That made me miserable every single day for 4 months and still isn't 100% after 7 months. The good thing is you'll be all better in half that amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 @ShaneH - good thing you don't need that left ring finger for any other reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 That same injury ended my promising future as a hand model a little over 10 years ago. Grabbed the handle with my index finger off the end and thought I could still hang on but didn't. Now my only hope of making it big is professional slalom skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted August 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 Did either of you have the surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 @markM sorry to hear. Fight back strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted August 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 Thanks @6balls . How's the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 No I didn't but probably not as bad as yours. It was fractured and I believe I continued skiing with it taped up so I'd use the other fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 And like you I had no idea that could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 16, 2015 @MarkM Mayo in Rochester? Are you going to use any of the USA insurance? it would be good to hear if it works or not. Sorry to hear the bad news but congrats on the good skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 I was given the option of surgery. I chose not. Hindsight being 20/20, I probably should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted August 16, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 @MS Mayo in Scottsdale, AZ. I've contacted USA Waterski about the incident. Thanks, I'm still stunned how I missed the pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted August 16, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted August 16, 2015 Good luck with the rehab. The good thing is that you can almost ski year round and you are only in M3. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 @ShaneH Why in heavens name would Dog give you a finger for a ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 16, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 16, 2015 @markm the neck is pretty good. If I'm folding clothes, I can't pinch 'em between my chin and chest but other than that not bad at all. Back crapped out a number of weeks ago after mostly behaving on the water following a season of no skiing due to neck surgery. MRI Friday was L4-5 severe spinal stenosis and severe bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis, left worse than right which fits symptoms. Strangely since MRI I've actually felt a bit better. Was able to ski 16 passes over two sets yesterday conservative at 28 and 32. Today down the line to 4@38 after a pair of 35's...funny thing was rounded 4 at 38, did the wiggle and was going to wake before next gates until the "what the hell are you thinking?" thought entered my brain and tossed the handle...slack hit not worth it. Not big slack could have easily held it but gotta remember my back right now. Thinking bilateral epidural injections for now get rid of the lightning bolts and would really like to be able to effectively ski the skiwatch fall double late Sept. Thankful MRI didn't show multi-level problems as I was fearful it would. Worst case definitive surgery at some point a one level fusion and bilat foraminotomy...which I understand is ski-able from others on the forum. Nice skiing at Nat's you were apparently in it to win it. Sorry about the finger and best wishes for your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted August 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2015 My dad did that on his little finger about 10 yrs ago sailing. I'm not sure of the severity of his. He was retired and figured he could do without the use of his little finger so he didn't do the surgery and he still doesn't have much use of the finger. I'm thinking since its avulsed you don't have any options if you want the full use of your finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted August 17, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 17, 2015 @MarkM good luck with the surgery tomorrow. That really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted August 23, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 Surgery went well. Apparently the bone that broke off was large enough for 2 screws and the tendon attached to the broken piece was OK. My surgeon was happy. I'll be in hand therapy for a while. They say it's 12 weeks for a full recovery. But I'm not sure if that means i can pull on a rope. I'm counting the days..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 Glad it went well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 Glad it went well for you. Odd things happen when skiing. Years ago, my friend who was a 38 off skier and prided himself by not letting go of anything, somehow got his middle finger under the handle when grabbing the handle after a typical body slam, but still clamped down with his other fingers and broke his middle finger. Stuff happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted August 23, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2015 @A_B -so your friend used his middle finger at the wrong time and in the wrong way and ended up getting it broken? hmmm . . . been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted August 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2015 menasci, you should of worn your drysuit, shades of 97 collegiate nats, nothing but smoothe edge changes in that bad boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MarkM Posted August 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 25, 2015 @matthewbrown ahhhh yeahhh. Falling on openers and wearing the blue clown suit in 90 degrees. Those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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