Posts by mistycrane14

Roger Carter71 said:It’s just as much of a risk to go out and get into a scuffle or something.
Avoiding fights is definitely the best way to go.

Of course you should avoid fights, but I was really asking from a medical perspective—like, in a hypothetical, isolated scenario...😬

Robin Palmer3 said:😕 Following your logic, I suppose we should also avoid intimacy altogether, haha...👍

Well, that’s exactly why you have to be cautious when dealing with strangers. 😬

Daniel Garcia said:What I'm really wondering is, can you catch diseases from a bite? Whether it's me biting an attacker, or them biting me...

Absolutely! A bite should only ever be a last resort, and honestly, you want to avoid getting bitten by an opponent at all costs.
If you bite someone hard enough to break the skin, you're immediately exposed to their bodily fluids.
Plus, if you've already landed a punch and, say, split their lip, and then they bite you, their blood can easily get into your wound and cause an infection!

Bottom line: try everything else before you even think about using a bite.

I’ve actually got a new strategy—knee to the groin and a boot to the forehead. Those don't carry any risk of infection! 😬

Daniel Garcia said:Haha.😉 It reminds me of how our parents used to lecture us when we were kids; "make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after playing outside."😁

Simplicity is everything.
😘 😬

Daniel Garcia said:Paul Davis51 is definitely going with Celcius.👍

I'm voting for that too.
Or just one solid ninjutsu palm strike right to the chin. 👍

Daniel Garcia said:The worst part is when you land those hits to the teeth—where you can practically feel things cracking—and even if he's bleeding...

That’s exactly what I was thinking about...
Where would be the ideal target area?
I'm talking specifically about the head. 😬

Robin Palmer3 said:In that first scenario, you could actually catch something quite easily... unfortunately. However, if a drop of blood hits intact skin without any open wounds, there is no risk of contracting HIV or hepatitis.

It's a dangerous situation...
which means if you absolutely have to, it would be best to aim only for soft tissue areas; you can never be too careful about what you might pick up.

... what if you happened to get into a physical altercation outside your house with someone carrying a bloodborne pathogen, and a strike caused a cut on your hand and their face, leading to transmission?
Or vice versa—they’re covered in blood and a single drop lands on you?

Basically, could a punch lead to contracting HIV or something similar?

I know this sounds like a ridiculous question, but I've been obsessing over it for a while now.
So... let me know what you think. 😁

Joshua Stewart34 said:My bad, I was actually thinking about the regular ones (made of wood). I just meant that Kung Fu techniques are often used in Karate too. Also, can anyone point me toward the address for that Kwon studio? I don't live in the city. On top of that, I’ve been hunting for some Tonfa forms everywhere, but I can't find anything—just Kata. And honestly, that's not what I'm looking for right now.

Be creative. If you really need a wooden one for practice, you'll save much more money by just making it yourself.
All you need is a saw and a broomstick handle. Everything else is up to you.😬

I understand where you're coming from...
I'm not interested in hormone therapy at all; it feels like I'd be forcing my body into something it isn't ready for, and given my height, those treatments wouldn't really serve my purposes anyway.

My main focus right now is just finding out how to estimate my potential final height. I've heard it's possible to get an accurate reading through X-rays of certain bone areas.

If anyone knows of a clinic or a specialist that offers this kind of assessment, I would truly appreciate the help!

I was wondering where I could go to get an X-ray to estimate my final height, and if I actually need a doctor's referral for that kind of thing.

For context, I'm 17 years old and currently 5'4".
My dad is about 6'0" and my mom is 5'5".
I take after my father, and he was a late bloomer—he didn't really hit his stride until his junior or senior year of high school.
Since I'm finishing up my junior year and most of my physical development seems pretty standard (my beard is just starting to come in, though it isn't full yet), I'm curious if there's still a chance for me to gain a few more inches.
I actually have an X-ray of my wrist, and you can see a tiny gap—maybe 1 or 2 mm—in the area where the bone grows (I think it's called the epiphyseal plate). This suggests my growth plates haven't fully closed, but I have no idea what size that gap needs to be to guarantee I'll still grow.

It’s not like this is the most important thing in the world to me; I’m mostly just asking out of curiosity.

Thanks so much!

Is there any Muay Thai training available near Seattle, Tacoma, or Auburn?
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 🙂
If you could include details like pricing, class schedules, and a contact number if possible, that would be wonderful.

Also, how does the scene work here in the States? Is the focus more on skill development or competitive fighting? I'd also love to know roughly what I should budget for gear...

Thanks!

Sam Hall15 said:Where exactly is the fracture located, and what does the diagnosis state? I want to be sure it isn't a Colles fracture, or perhaps a Fractur occurring in the typical location...

March 20, 2007

Imaging results: Radius fracture at the typical location with dorsal angulation of the fragments.

Diagnosis: Fractur of the radius in the typical zone, distal radius.

Plan: Perform manual reduction, apply a forearm splint; follow-up X-ray shows proper alignment of the fragments. Follow-up in 7 days.

March 27.
The bone position remains unchanged. Continue immobilization.
Due to swelling, switching to a circular cast.

April 10, 2007.
Changed the immobilization. Neurovascular status is normal; distal perfusion is good.
Bone position remains unchanged.

April 24, 2007.
Fragments are properly aligned. Wrist joint mobility is 10-0.70.
Start range-of-motion exercises for the wrist.
Follow-up on May 15, or earlier if needed.

Could someone please summarize what all of this means in plain English? 😲

Thank you all so much for the help!

Five weeks ago, I suffered a wrist fracture with a radial bone displacement.
The same day it happened, everything was reset perfectly, and I stayed on top of all my follow-up appointments.
Now that my splint has finally come off after five weeks, I’ve realized I’m still dealing with significant pain whenever I move the joint.
Specifically, I can move it downward quite easily, but it starts hurting once I hit the end of that range of motion.
Moving it upward is even worse; the pain limits me to just about an inch or two of movement.
I also can't rotate my arm enough to turn my palm facing up.
That same sharp pain kicks in whenever I try to rotate the wrist.
My doctor told me to undergo two weeks of physical therapy, and we'll reassess during the next checkup.

So, I wanted to ask...
Is this because the bones healed out of alignment—even though my scans show they didn't—or is it more likely that the ligaments have stiffened up after being immobilized for five weeks? Or perhaps the bone just isn't ready for this kind of strain yet?
Do you think things will eventually return to a normal state?
I realize it might never be exactly how it was before, but I'm hoping to get back to something close.

Thanks so much, everyone! 🙏