Boxer's fracture

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Manassa, Aug 19, 2010.


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  1. Manassa

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    Anyone else had this? Fairly common, I know, but this is my first time breaking a bone so I ain't too sure what the recovery is like. After full healing, will I be able to punch with it still? It doesn't look like a major break, but it's bad enough - the smallest (fifth) metacarpal has been impacted at the neck rather than snapped completely.

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  2. thejokerswild

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    I had a broken knuckle, it took half a year to repair properly as i rebroke it testing it out.

    If i can say anything, hitting with a broken bone is pure agony, make sure it's properly healed.
     
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  3. Manassa

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    Yeah I'm giving this at least three months before I return to the heavy bag. I just can't stand the thought of muscle atrophy! :twisted:
     
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  4. Manassa

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    I suppose I'll just do a lot of running and sit ups, but it's the left hand I broke so I don't want to exercise the right too much - I'm right handed so there's a gap in strength anyway, don't want to make it any bigger.
     
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  5. RDJ

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    You can still shadowbox at a high intensity. As in throwing powerpunches that miss, you'll still use the muscles so reversibility won't kick in.
     
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  6. Manassa

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    Yeah I will do, not just yet though. Hurts to raise my arm too quickly at the moment.
     
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  7. Scott-Robson

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    Sorry to sound stupid, but what exactly is a boxer's fracture? A fracture of the knuckle?
     
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  8. RDJ

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    Right below the knuckle.

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  9. scrap

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    What advice were you given by the Doctor, is it the Bone or the Mysolin sheaf.
     
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  10. brown bomber

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    Perfect your technique and footwork.
     
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  11. Manassa

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    Unprovoked street fight, in the dark, against four. I think I did pretty ****ing well to beat the crap out of them.
     
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  12. RDJ

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    I think Jeff was offering that as advice for something to do while injured :D
     
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  13. thejokerswild

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    I know what you mean, hitting the bag is not much of a chore for a boxer. You could still do strength exercises to stop the atrophy, shadow boxing to keep the nerves sharp.
     
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  14. brown bomber

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    Congratulations. Were they ninja's too?
     
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  15. Manassa

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    No, they weren't ninjas, nor were they sarky ****s. Believe it or not, every once in a while, someone other than your mighty self makes a good showing in a fight.
     
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