gstrom Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hey y'all... Went water skiing for my first te with some drinks In me :/ stupid I know ...fell on a wake with arm stretched and had an "oh shit" moment...stinging burning pain with swelling and bruising...that's gone now I'm 6 weeks out The orthopedist thinks I just tore the bicep belly (not tendon) I didn't do the MRI because was too expensive..but I did 5 PT sessions and was cleared but still the muscle feels tight...anyone with the same injury ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 They wanted to do an MRI but I was healing on my own...I did 5 PT sessions and was just cleared but I am still concerned...the bicep looks different than my healthy one...I am 6 weeks out now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ReallyGottaSki Posted August 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2020 That stinks But, beers after skiing Maybe golf one can get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Rednucleus Posted August 2, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted August 2, 2020 It takes a brave man to confess to the world what many would consider a dumb move! Welcome to BOS, may you heal fully & quickly and get back on a ski soon. As long as you learn from your adventure, all is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mmskiboat Posted August 2, 2020 Members Share Posted August 2, 2020 I do not have a lot to offer to help but do know that a lot of power lifters, strongmen have torn muscles, they might be a better place to ask for how it heals etc. I would make sure that you take the time to get it healed right and do any PT that is prescribed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboyny Posted August 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2020 Did the tendon tear from the bone? Probably should have had the MRI if the tendon tears the muscle rolls up and it will look different. You can do well without it but there is a window of opportunity to having it fixed. You are outside that window now. At this point just work on strength as you did at physical therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 I believe it didn't tear .... Luckily that's why they opted to not do the surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 The tendon that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 2, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 2, 2020 An avulsion (bone breaking off) would heal faster probably. The bulge implies the fibers have slipped once it feels good and it is cleared medically if you want to keep skiing get in board with flow point method and ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted August 2, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted August 2, 2020 8 weeks of lifting 12 ounces only. Did mine in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted August 3, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2020 If you refused the MRI how do you know it wasn't torn? If they are recommending surgery I suspect the professionals think it was torn. I had a torn bicep tendon and they way I fixed it is with surgery. Bicep tendons don't re-attach on their own. If the tendon is torn you need surgery to repair it and should have already had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted August 3, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2020 Should have gotten the MRI. Also, beer always goes after skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thanks guys he seemed pretty confident it was just a belly tear and no surgery needed but it was probably a grade 2 tear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 @Jody_Seal ... You tore the belly of your bicep ?.. 12 ounces seems light but I guess you don't want to re injure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 @Jody_Seal ...also , did your arm go through the handle ? I'm wondering if that's what happened to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted August 3, 2020 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2020 Might want to consider a Goode Power vest for your return to skiing ?? They take the load off of your hands , arms , shoulders and back. I always wanted one for my bad back but kept putting it off until I wanted to ski after my shoulder surgery. I have saved well over the $600 price tag on the epidurals that I no longer get from the pain management doc. There is actually one for sale in another thread. Guys with arm injuries will sell them. Back injury people tend to hold on to them. Good luck with your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstrom Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 @rawly ...yes, that's nifty and definitely would have saved me... but for me it's such a rare occasion to be water skiing ...no one I was with had a lot of experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MZito Posted February 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2021 Just had surgery 2 days ago. I completely ruptured the distal bicep tendon playing hockey. Ortho sports physician reset the tendon with 2 good anchor points. He is telling me no skiing this season...all I have to do is rehab for now. I will be looking to to power vest once I get back at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Moskier3ev Posted February 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2021 I had a distal biceps complete rupture. I had the 2 incision fix. Surgery in mid April skied Pan ams in November. 3@12 jumped 128 tricked just under 3k. My suggestion is talk to a physical therapist that will work with your surgeon on rehab. I did a ton of blood flow restriction rehab. Skied in 12 weeks lightly. Increasing to tournament level in 5 months. Your rehab is the key in my opinion. Never wore a power vest or any special equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MZito Posted February 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2021 @Moskier3ev good advice & info. I am going to take rehab very serious. what arm did you injure, and what foot forward are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Moskier3ev Posted February 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2021 Left and left.. I did it....jumping. My experience was my surgeon (a sports med ortho) was what the book said on recovery. But as I worked with PT and he met with the surgeon we were able to safely return to a competitive level in 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MZito Posted February 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2021 I am left/left as well. My doc, also my ski partner said approx 6 months before I can get behind the boat. I feel left/left is better as this is my "palm down" hand, less torque on my bicep/arm vs palm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Moskier3ev Posted February 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2021 I did a lot of reading on the injury to educate myself on the stages of recovery after surgery. Just make sure you wear your brace all the time everywhere. A buddy of mine re tore his in a minor car wreck holding onto the wheel. After his second surgery it was a year before he could do anything. Good luck. I have no lasting effects of the surgery and the biceps is normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MZito Posted February 18, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2021 @Moskier3ev thx for the info. I plan on recovering "by the book" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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