Bad Palm Plant Injury!

MuniAddict · 2006-12-01, 02:19 AM

Had a bad "palm plant" the other day and thought I'd broken my hand. My left palm swelled to a point that it looked like a golf ball had been implanted uner my skin!

The pic below is two full days after the plant, and there is massive blood vessel breakage! I'm taking anti-inflammatories and icing it, and the swelling is down but still there.

Anyway, can anyone recommend a really good, effective "palm" guard or a wrist guard that has adequate palm protection? There are some made for roller blading, but the palm thing is too narrow to give full protection *across* the palm. Please post links of any that you may know of on the web. Thanks to all!

MuniAddict · 2006-12-01, 02:22 AM

'nother view...

mornish · 2006-12-01, 02:25 AM

owowowowow

JustOneWheel · 2006-12-01, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuniAddict

Had a bad "palm plant" the other day and thought I'd broken my hand. My left palm swelled to a point that it looked like a golf ball had been implanted uner my skin!

The pic below is two full days after the plant, and there is massive blood vessel breakage! I'm taking anti-inflammatories and icing it, and the swelling is down but still there.

Anyway, can anyone recommend a really good, effective "palm" guard or a wrist guard that has adequate palm protection? There are some made for roller blading, but the palm thing is too narrow to give full protection *across* the palm. Please post links of any that you may know of on the web. Thanks to all!

These are inexpensive but very effective. I've put them through the test

http://www.triple8.com/main2/pg_9.html

They also have a fingerless glove.

skilewis74 · 2006-12-01, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustOneWheel

These are inexpensive but very effective. I've put them through the test

http://www.triple8.com/main2/pg_9.html

They also have a fingerless glove.

I don't like the stap type like those or the KH gloves. It feels like to get decent wrist protection they have to be really tight. Besides, I think a wrist brace is overkill and what is needed is PALM protection.

I like the Rollerblade 3D wrist guard here

They are cool, and I don't have to take off my watch. I like to wear women's goatskin gardening gloves underneath, good finger protection and nice sllim fit.

These have broad palm protection w/ brace here(sorry didn't see any in US)

MuniAddict · 2006-12-01, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skilewis74

I don't like the stap type like those or the KH gloves. It feels like to get decent wrist protection they have to be really tight. Besides, I think a wrist brace is overkill and what is needed is PALM protection.

I like the Rollerblade 3D wrist guard here

They are cool, and I don't have to take off my watch. I like to wear women's goatskin gardening gloves underneath, good finger protection and nice sllim fit.

FOund 'em at sports chalet...Thanks!

irussb · 2006-12-01, 01:39 PM

The good thing about wrist guards is that they move the break to the arm, which is much easier to deal with than a broken wrist

Harley · 2006-12-01, 04:38 PM

Boy; you bruise up real good. If I'm not mistaken you did an elbow not all that long ago that was also quite a site to see.

I am still in the process of recovering from a broken wrist that occured last April. In order to get back to riding I went to a set of TSG wrist guards (sorry I don't have a link) which are primarly designed for the snow board crowd

I looked at different types of full palmed roller blade style guards but felt that these would be quite restricitive in grabbing a seat handle. My TSG's don't seem to get in the way to badly.

This being said however, I'm not sure that the snowboard style of guard would protect the area that you have injured.

Hope it heals up quickly for you.

MuniAddict · 2006-12-01, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley

Boy; you bruise up real good. If I'm not mistaken you did an elbow not all that long ago that was also quite a site to see.

I am still in the process of recovering from a broken wrist that occured last April. In order to get back to riding I went to a set of TSG wrist guards (sorry I don't have a link) which are primarly designed for the snow board crowd

I looked at different types of full palmed roller blade style guards but felt that these would be quite restricitive in grabbing a seat handle. My TSG's don't seem to get in the way to badly.

This being said however, I'm not sure that the snowboard style of guard would protect the area that you have injured.

Hope it heals up quickly for you.

Hey thanks (everybody) for the good info; it's quite appreciated!

tomkarches · 2006-12-05, 10:33 PM

I had a minor UPD yesterday; fortunately I was not hurt as I was wearing some cheapo wrist and knee protectors. They are the ones like skaters use, with the smooth plastic palm. When I did my hand plant yesterday, the plastic surface allowed my hands to move across the pavement without potentially "digging in" and causing worse injury.

We have been having some cooler weather lately, and my wrist guards do not allow me to easily wear gloves. So if it gets really cold, I have to decide between warm hands and protected hands.

I'd like to replace these with something better. My riding is pretty much totally on pavement and I don't do jumps or spins.

I'd like something that IS a glove or allows me to wear a glove with it. Though gloves do not apppear to typically have the hard plastic palm. They need to be easily cleanable also (my current ones stink...literally)

The Rollerblade 3D palm protectors looked interesting, though I can't seem to find the ones pictured, and don't appear to protect the wrist. Anything other options I should consider?

Suggestions appreciated.

--Tom

One on one · 2006-12-05, 10:48 PM

I've been using the Harbinger Wrist Wrap 230W http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=395 along with Iron Clad gloves. https://www.ironclad.com/www/product...ID=50&catID=25 The gloves offer general protection and the wrist wraps protect from hard impacts. What I like about having separate gloves and wrist protection, is that, if I want warmer gloves for winter riding, I can swap them out. The other thing that I like about the separates is that If the gloves get damaged, I can replace the gloves and not the whole wrist guard.
I can also have a spare set of gloves to change into incase the first set gets wet or really dirty. When they get dirty, I throw them in the washer and hang up to dry.

MuniAddict · 2006-12-05, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One on one

I've been using the Harbinger Wrist Wrap 230W http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=395 along with Iron Clad gloves. https://www.ironclad.com/www/product...ID=50&catID=25 The gloves offer general protection and the wrist wraps protect from hard impacts. What I like about having separate gloves and wrist protection, is that, if I want warmer gloves for winter riding, I can swap them out. The other thing that I like about the separates is that If the gloves get damaged, I can replace the gloves and not the whole wrist guard.
I can also have a spare set of gloves to change into incase the first set gets wet or really dirty. When they get dirty, I throw them in the washer and hang up to dry.

Hmmm, those wrist guards are only available in S & M...no large!

TheObieOne3226 · 2006-12-06, 03:14 PM

http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=525

What I use to protect my wrists.

MuniAddict · 2006-12-06, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheObieOne3226

http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=525

What I use to protect my wrists.

and it shows only sizes small & xtra small.

jrdugueod · 2006-12-06, 05:45 PM

I keep trying to figue out how a palm tree did this to you!

As the say "Play you Pay!" I am using the new KH wrist/gloves and really like them. Had a really good "palm plant" last week end and no pain.

2006-12-01, 02:19 AM	#1
MuniAddict Not "2" Tired Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 57 Posts: 13,568	Bad Palm Plant Injury! Had a bad "palm plant" the other day and thought I'd broken my hand. My left palm swelled to a point that it looked like a golf ball had been implanted uner my skin! The pic below is two full days after the plant, and there is massive blood vessel breakage! I'm taking anti-inflammatories and icing it, and the swelling is down but still there. Anyway, can anyone recommend a really good, effective "palm" guard or a wrist guard that has adequate palm protection? There are some made for roller blading, but the palm thing is too narrow to give full protection across the palm. Please post links of any that you may know of on the web. Thanks to all! Attached Images __________________ My latest TV segment UniGeezer.com My videos Last edited by MuniAddict; 2006-12-01 at 02:20 AM.

2006-12-01, 02:22 AM	#2
MuniAddict Not "2" Tired Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 57 Posts: 13,568	'nother view... Attached Images __________________ My latest TV segment UniGeezer.com My videos Last edited by MuniAddict; 2006-12-01 at 02:24 AM.

2006-12-05, 10:33 PM	#10
tomkarches reverse vampire Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cary, North Carolina, USA Age: 52 Posts: 186	looking for new wrist guards I had a minor UPD yesterday; fortunately I was not hurt as I was wearing some cheapo wrist and knee protectors. They are the ones like skaters use, with the smooth plastic palm. When I did my hand plant yesterday, the plastic surface allowed my hands to move across the pavement without potentially "digging in" and causing worse injury. We have been having some cooler weather lately, and my wrist guards do not allow me to easily wear gloves. So if it gets really cold, I have to decide between warm hands and protected hands. I'd like to replace these with something better. My riding is pretty much totally on pavement and I don't do jumps or spins. I'd like something that IS a glove or allows me to wear a glove with it. Though gloves do not apppear to typically have the hard plastic palm. They need to be easily cleanable also (my current ones stink...literally) The Rollerblade 3D palm protectors looked interesting, though I can't seem to find the ones pictured, and don't appear to protect the wrist. Anything other options I should consider? Suggestions appreciated. --Tom

2006-12-05, 10:48 PM	#11
One on one Dances with roots Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Age: 55 Posts: 981	I've been using the Harbinger Wrist Wrap 230W http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=395 along with Iron Clad gloves. https://www.ironclad.com/www/product...ID=50&catID=25 The gloves offer general protection and the wrist wraps protect from hard impacts. What I like about having separate gloves and wrist protection, is that, if I want warmer gloves for winter riding, I can swap them out. The other thing that I like about the separates is that If the gloves get damaged, I can replace the gloves and not the whole wrist guard. I can also have a spare set of gloves to change into incase the first set gets wet or really dirty. When they get dirty, I throw them in the washer and hang up to dry. __________________ "That's going to end up in somebody's sig." - rob.northcott "one on one is happy, so am I!...." -CKCrowe

2006-12-06, 03:14 PM	#13
TheObieOne3226 ***** Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia Age: 27 Posts: 3,441	http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=525 What I use to protect my wrists. __________________ SWAT Gallery SWAT webpage Arrow Racing Sixsixone "Obie is definately a trend setter, I got in to unicycling because of him, and came here because of him" - KJ-52 "try not to annoy the great Obie, for he is better than us." - Murde Mental Disclaimer: The above message was not intended to offend anyone. If you are offended I can take no responsibility for my actions because I don't feel like it. Also you are reading an internet newsgroup where not everyone will share your same views and beliefs, be able to take criticism and post/read threads at your own risk.

2006-12-01, 02:25 AM	#3
mornish magic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tomorrow. Age: 19 Posts: 5,895	owowowowow

2006-12-01, 01:39 PM	#7
irussb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Age: 37 Posts: 22	The good thing about wrist guards is that they move the break to the arm, which is much easier to deal with than a broken wrist

2006-12-01, 04:38 PM	#8
Harley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 896	Boy; you bruise up real good. If I'm not mistaken you did an elbow not all that long ago that was also quite a site to see. I am still in the process of recovering from a broken wrist that occured last April. In order to get back to riding I went to a set of TSG wrist guards (sorry I don't have a link) which are primarly designed for the snow board crowd I looked at different types of full palmed roller blade style guards but felt that these would be quite restricitive in grabbing a seat handle. My TSG's don't seem to get in the way to badly. This being said however, I'm not sure that the snowboard style of guard would protect the area that you have injured. Hope it heals up quickly for you.

2006-12-06, 05:45 PM	#15
jrdugueod Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The OC, California Posts: 195	I keep trying to figue out how a palm tree did this to you! As the say "Play you Pay!" I am using the new KH wrist/gloves and really like them. Had a really good "palm plant" last week end and no pain. __________________ "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right!"

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