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Major Nikon

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12. I saw a guy lose his finger when his wedding ring got caught as he was jumping off a truck

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Wed Jun 19, 2013, 12:38 PM

Jun 2013

A bad sprain can hurt longer than a broken foot. If it hurts as bad as you say you probably have some tearing to muscles and ligaments. You'll probably need physical therapy later on.

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What a way to get some time off. [View all] Tobin S. Jun 2013 OP

That's a total bummer, Tobin LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #1

I did that with my brother's Freightliner changing a 30 yd... catnhatnh Jun 2013 #2

ahh, Tobin that is too bad. Sprains can be very painful. That 'pop' noise you heard makes me think Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #3

ouch Kali Jun 2013 #4

Worker's Comp is picking up the tab. Tobin S. Jun 2013 #6

Dammit, Tobin! Bertha Venation Jun 2013 #5

Ouch, my dear Tobin! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #7

Oh, Tobin, I can feel your pain. RebelOne Jun 2013 #8

had one like that once rurallib Jun 2013 #9

SYMPATHY! They say sprains hurt worse than breaks! IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #10

Because of a detail I'm omitting,you have deeper empathy than can be known. Wishes for easy recovery UTUSN Jun 2013 #11

I saw a guy lose his finger when his wedding ring got caught as he was jumping off a truck Major Nikon Jun 2013 #12