Broken arm

[mbucks27]

I went ice skating with my girl on Monday night and I fell on my elbow and broke my arm. I'm happy it happened after bow season but I'm really worried about how it's going to affect my shooting in the future. I go for surgery on Monday morning then will be in a cast for 4 weeks. Hopefully I'll be able to get out shed hunting soon after also. Been sitting home and starting to go crazy!!! Anybody ever deal with a broken arm and bowhunting afterwards???

John

[Skillet]

I'm sorry that happened to you. I hope you heal quickly.

[growalot]

Sorry...is it the drawing arm or your holding arm?....

No brakes BUT...Dr's always tell me when I sprain.... dislocate.... rip tendons...ect ect...They wish I'd just broken what ever...for breaks usually heal completely...all others....not so much...Now this year I dislocated pulling arm(shoulder) 6wks in sling and had my bow let down to 40#'s to be able to build back up to close to shooting weight by season...it worked well with one exception...also arm that the elbow years ago had been hyper extended...when hands at my side...the palm of my hand faced out away from body....that hurt...well the shoulder injury aggravated the old elbow injury causing a lot of nerve pain...ask about possible nerve damage and what can be done to relieve it...best of luck

[Deerthug]

I know you say you fell on your elbow but not sure where on your arm you sustained the break. If its midway between elbow and wrist it should heal pretty well and stronger than before. Why are you having surgery? Was it a displaced fracture? Usually arm breaks are treated with closed reduction (casting) unless it was close to the wrist or close to the elbow area. Sucks either way.

[tughillhunter]

Never anything with bow, but destroyed both knees in a work accident a few years ago, and the long treks thru the woods came to a halt. alot of pain still after 4 surgeries.

[mbucks27]

Thanks guys. I broke my forearm arm right before it connects to the elbow. They are going to put two screws on and wire to keep it tight. It's my bow arm not my pulling arm which I think might be worse.

John

[Deerthug]

Ouch! Just make sure that you follow with your physical therapy after it heals. You're probably gonna have to build up your muscles again. Good luck with the surgery.

[growalot]

....Yes let your therapist know you bow hunt and give you long term muscle building exercises...and Knight and hale..(worse comes to worst) has a brace type of arm rest they use to sell looks like it worked well to steady and support holding arm

http://www.knightandhale.com/​Steady-Ready-Shooting-Rest

[Big Indian]

Feel better, and good luck w/ surgery. My buddy had a shoulder injury and subsequent surgery on his pull arm and has had no problem w/ bow since. Think positive !

[Karpteach]

Get well soon! The physical therapy should get you ready for the fall.

[Salmon_Run]

Best of luck with every thing and I hope your bow hunting isn't affected.....

Follow the md's advice and don't be a typical "man" like we all are and hurry your rehab....

[hunter49]

Had broken arm, 2 fingers, 2 toes & leg all on left side & still at it . Listen to md. & pt & all will work out for you, Good luck ! My wife broke both arms at once, try that, it was a very humbiling experiance for both of us she was in 2 casts above both elbows for 8 weeks!

[coyoteman]

If it does become a problem bow hunting you can have some of us hunt your stands. That way you will know if anything is moving by them LOL. Hope it works out for ya.

[mbucks27]

Thanks guys!!! Going in on monday morn for the operation. Cant wait to get it over with so i can start my recovery!!!

John

[bigbuck14]

Feel better man.Hope it dont effect your shot

[Moosemaple]

What a way to start the New Year, I wish you well.

[MuzzyLoader]

Best of luck with your surgery and recovery. I get accupuncture on my elbow and forearm to eliminate pain. The Dr. actually puts needles into or onto the bone(s) to increase blood flow and healing. Just something to think about...

[erussell]

Wouldn't have to worry about it if NY allowed crossbow in archery.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Man, that sucks. At least you'll have plenty of time to get back into shooting condition before the season starts. If I were you, I would lower my bow poundage and get my form back while slowly upping the draw weight over time. You'll get there.

[mbucks27]

Yea thats what i am planning on doing. Had the surgery this morning and other than being a little sore fom the incision im not feeling to bad. Im alao thinking of picking up a 50-60lb bow just in case.

John

[WNYBuckHunter]

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Can you get lighter limbs for your bow? Might be a lot cheaper than a whole different rig.

[Deerthug]

Glad it went well. Follow your DR's instructions and stick to PT and you'll be back to shooting again before you know it.

[mbucks27]

Just got back from the doctor. Got staples removed and i no longer need to wear the sling which is a hugeeee relief. Gonna take a while to fully heal but i am def making some progress. Hopefully ill be able to shoot the bow by summer. I told the doc that i was going to go to the range today joking around and he was like are you crazyyy lol.

John

[ny hunter]

Mbucks sounds like you are on the way don't rush your self.

[Geno C]

holy crap John im sorry to hear that! yeah in a sense having it happen after bow season is a plus but getting it heeled up the right way is most important, take it easy and dont over exert yourself.

wish you luck!