So, I'm 27 and have never broken a bone in my body before. A couple of weeks before I head around the world on a 12 month long trip I get tripped up playing football, fall akwardly and this happens -
I've fractured a bone in my right hand (I'm right-handed!). To be more precise a spiral fracture along the length of the fourth metatarsal. The A&E doc told me I'd be in plaster for around 7 weeks. Smashing.
It shouldn't really hamper me too much. I should still be able to write OK. Typing is more of a problem. The biggest issue is with travel insurance. Because it happened before my trip started I'm not eligible for any treatment associated with the injury while travelling. This means I'll probably have to fork out to get the cast off and an x-ray in Sarajevo.
Lets just hope there is a clear distinction between the Bosnian words for "amputation" and "cast removal".
May 26, 2006 at 2:39 pm
ah ha ha ha. that is all.
May 26, 2006 at 3:58 pm
Looks like some left-handed self love for duncan. If you need any tips duncs, I’ll be ever so happy to advise….