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aimeerose
Dec 28, 2003, 5:18 PM
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On Dec 26th a woman was climbing Center El Murray at the Mushroom Boulder at Hueco Tanks. She latched the last hold, but her swing overcame her and she came off, landed and dislocated her elbow (and possible fractured it and maybe her wrist). If anyone knows her (Jen), please get this message to her:
Jen, we are really sorry for what happened to you. We would like to help in any way possible. We are friends with an incredible orthopedic surgeon, who is also a climber, here in Flagstaff. If you are interested in seeing him, please let us know. You could stay with us and we could get you in to see him anytime. Also, I know a professor at University of Utah in Physical Therapy. If you would like, I can ask him for a recommendation of a good Physical Therapist when you are ready. You have been in our thoughts ever since that day and we would just like to help a fellow climber. PM me or email me at aimeel_3@hotmail.com if we can be of any help. We are sending you good thoughts for as speedy of a recovery as possible and a return to climbing (it is possible- there was a guy at Mushroom that day who dislocated and fractured his elbow and was able to send Mushroom Roof). You are a very motivated, strong person and will be able to achieve your goals. Best wishes- Aimee and Kyle
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csoles
Dec 28, 2003, 5:48 PM
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If there is no fracture or nerve damage, a dislocated elbow isn't that big of a deal. Hurts for a while but no major rehab needed and shouldn't prevent climbing more than a month or two.
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aimeerose
Dec 29, 2003, 11:14 PM
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In about 10% of elbow dislocations, the radial head is fractured. If you have ever seen center El Murray, it's likely that this girl is one of those 10%. I forgot to mention that she's from Salt Lake and her boyfriend is Brandon, for anyone trying to figure out if they know her.
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