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pcman
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sorry to hear that ~~~
What Is Your Most Traumatic Injury Experience?
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses various traumatic injury experiences shared by participants, encompassing a range of injuries from sports-related incidents to accidents. The scope includes personal anecdotes about the pain, recovery, and long-term effects of these injuries.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant describes a painful recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, affecting their mobility.
- Another shares a severe ankle sprain from ski racing, noting that a fracture would have been preferable due to the prolonged pain and risk of re-injury.
- A participant recounts multiple serious injuries, including nerve damage from a fall and a knee injury from glass, highlighting the complexity of their recovery.
- Dislocation of a shoulder is mentioned as a particularly painful experience, compounded by the shock of the injury's appearance.
- A bicycle accident resulted in multiple fractures and a concussion, with ongoing issues from the injuries discussed.
- Several participants mention injuries from falls, with one humorously questioning the frequency of stair-related injuries among the group.
- One participant shares a minor injury from a golf bag, contrasting with more severe experiences in the thread.
- A humorous anecdote about a paper cut and a toe nail issue reflects the variety of injury experiences shared.
- Another participant describes a concussion from a kitchen accident, detailing the unexpected nature of the injury.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants share a range of injury experiences, but there is no consensus on which type of injury is the most traumatic or painful. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views on the severity and impact of different injuries.
Contextual Notes
Some injuries are described with varying degrees of detail regarding recovery and long-term effects, but not all participants provide medical evaluations or diagnoses. The discussion reflects personal experiences rather than clinical assessments.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in personal injury experiences, recovery stories, or those seeking to relate to others' traumatic experiences may find this discussion engaging.
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Chi Meson
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Antiphon said:
The judges agree (the male ones at least).
You win.
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TubbaBlubba
Antiphon said:
I think Freud's spirit just ripped my soul apart.
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Norman
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Chi Meson said:
Yes, yes we do.
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Antiphon
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zomgwtf said:
It didn't rupture but something else further up probably did. If any of you men have had the experience where you have tight pants and you sit down just right to make your 'nad "pop upward", well it was like that times 100. Oddly I never went to the doctor but perhpas its time. Perhaps I'll tell the doctor I won a contest and need them to help me claim the prize.
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BobG
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Antiphon said:
So let's see. The two competing styles are pants so big they're constantly falling down or pants so tight ...
You know, back in my day, men wore pants that fit. Of course, back in my day, we didn't have days yet.
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pantaz
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Broken bones in chronological order:
1. Left elbow (about 4 years old -- fell off bunk bed)
2. Left foot, three bones in five places. (Skateboarding)
3. Right forearm, both bones, three places. (Soccer)
4. Left clavicle and four ribs. (Motorcycle)
5. Left wrist. (Motorcycle)
6. Right patella. (Ladder.) Pins and wires required.
However, my worst injury didn't involve broken bones. I was 14, riding my bicycle on the sidewalk, and one of the pedals broke. I lost control, fell, and slid off the sidewalk and under a parked car. There happened to be someone in the car, but they didn't see me. They began to drive away... over my back. A friend riding with me jumped in front of the car and stopped him, otherwise he probably would have driven over my legs. Our family photo album has pictures showing the tire marks imprinted on my back.
I was in the hospital for about a week with (if I remember correctly) mild internal bleeding. No surgery, no broken bones, just a couple of severe abrasions (I still have the scars).
1. Left elbow (about 4 years old -- fell off bunk bed)
2. Left foot, three bones in five places. (Skateboarding)
3. Right forearm, both bones, three places. (Soccer)
4. Left clavicle and four ribs. (Motorcycle)
5. Left wrist. (Motorcycle)
6. Right patella. (Ladder.) Pins and wires required.
However, my worst injury didn't involve broken bones. I was 14, riding my bicycle on the sidewalk, and one of the pedals broke. I lost control, fell, and slid off the sidewalk and under a parked car. There happened to be someone in the car, but they didn't see me. They began to drive away... over my back. A friend riding with me jumped in front of the car and stopped him, otherwise he probably would have driven over my legs. Our family photo album has pictures showing the tire marks imprinted on my back.
I was in the hospital for about a week with (if I remember correctly) mild internal bleeding. No surgery, no broken bones, just a couple of severe abrasions (I still have the scars).
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