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    • Vulgano Brother
      Vulgano Brother last edited by

      Hi Folk!

      As the title suggests, I got punched in the face while trying to keep a non-resident out of our secure apartment building.

      Results of CT Scan:

      "CLINICAL INFORMATION:
      Hit in face, obvious swelling.

      COMPARISON:
      CT HEAD UNENHANCED (10/21/2013);

      PROCEDURE:
      Thin section axial images were obtained through the facial bones.

      At least one of the following CT dose optimization techniques were
      used: Automated exposure control; Adjustment of mA and/or kV
      according to patient size; Use of iterative reconstruction technique.

      FINDINGS:
      Imaged portions of the brain: Normal.
      Orbits: Normal. No orbital wall fractures or intraorbital hematoma.
      Paranasal sinuses: Trace mucosal thickening. No sinus fluid levels
      or evidence of sinus hematoma.
      Maxilla and mandible: Significant enlargement of the right masseter
      muscle body with mild adjacent soft tissue swelling. No evidence of
      an acute fracture or dislocation.
      Zygoma/zygomatic arches and pterygoid plates: Normal.
      Temporal bones: Normal.
      Nasal bones: Normal.
      Craniocervical junction and imaged portions of the cervical spine:
      Mild degenerative changes."

      This is what I look like now:
      63505b91-35ab-4cc4-b6d0-71afe5a8a258-image.png

      I've got back almost full mobility of my jaw, and can get sounds out of the trumpet.

      Is it safe to practice?

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      • Dr GO
        Dr GO last edited by

        @vulgano-brother said in Punched in the Face:

        Maxilla and mandible: Significant enlargement of the right masseter
        muscle body with mild adjacent soft tissue swelling. No evidence of
        an acute fracture or dislocation.

        This finding suggests intramuscular bleed (muscular hematoma)

        Is it safe to practice?
        As long as your coagulation system is fine and you are not on blood thinners, it is safe to practice.

        The question, is it safe to leave your apartment? It looks like Dr. GO may need to make another visit to Spokane to protect my favorite "Brother"! Stay safe man.

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        • Vulgano Brother
          Vulgano Brother @Dr GO last edited by

          @dr-go Thanks for the good news--headed to the shed now!

          Oh, and when you come to Spokane, bring hydros in your sample kit. I've gotten rather fond of them. 😉

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          • Dr GO
            Dr GO last edited by

            But thank God we have musicians to come back to for healing:
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            Allora Pocket Trumpet 2014
            Harrelson Summit 2017
            Kanstul 1526 2012
            Getzen Power Bore 1961
            Getzen Eterna 4-Valve Fulgelhorn 1974
            Martin Committee 1946
            Olds Super Recording 1940
            Olds Recording (LA) 1953
            Olds Recording (Fullerton) 1967
            Olds Ambassador 1965

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            • Mike Ansberry0
              Mike Ansberry0 last edited by

              I hope you kicked him really hard in his tender bits.

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