Harrow man faces two-year recovery after fence climbing injury
Hamish Franklin severed an ulnar nerve after attempting to access a closed athletics track.
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Hamish Franklin, a 26-year-old resident of Harrow, is undergoing a recovery process that could last up to two years following a severe injury sustained in May. Mr Franklin severed his ulnar nerve while attempting to climb a 7ft fence to gain access to an athletics track that was unexpectedly closed.
The incident occurred when Mr Franklin, eager to train, discovered the track shut. He decided to scale the fence, successfully clearing it on entry. However, on his return, his left hand was punctured by a spike at the top of the fence. In a panicked reaction, he jumped down, but his left arm became caught and was ripped open beneath the bicep.
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Surgery and Prognosis
Rushed to hospital by friends, Mr Franklin feared he would 'bleed out and die' due to the significant blood loss. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with a severed ulnar nerve, which runs near the elbow and is responsible for grip strength and sensation in the hand and fingers, including the pinky and ring finger. He subsequently underwent an eight-hour surgery to repair the damaged nerve.
Doctors have informed Mr Franklin that his recovery is expected to take up to two years. He has yet to regain full feeling in his pinky and ring finger, and there is no guarantee that sensation will return completely. The ulnar nerve is crucial for fine motor skills and feeling heat and pain.
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Prior to the injury, Mr Franklin was training daily, including calisthenics four times a week and running or swimming on alternate days. He is currently limited to long, slow runs and cannot train his upper body. He expressed irony in his situation, stating, "It's ironic that I couldn't wait a day to train and now I'll have to wait up to two years."
Mr Franklin is now warning others about the dangers of climbing fences. He advises, "Don't climb fences, they can be way more dangerous than they seem."
Questions this report answers
+What happened to Hamish Franklin?
Hamish Franklin, 26, from Harrow, severed his ulnar nerve after climbing a fence to access a closed athletics track in May. He underwent an eight-hour surgery to repair the nerve.
+How long will it take Hamish Franklin to recover?
Recovery is expected to take up to two years. Mr Franklin sustained damage to the nerve responsible for sensation in his pinky and ring finger, and there is no guarantee of full feeling return.
+Why was the athletics track closed?
The athletics track was unexpectedly closed due to a bank holiday. Mr Franklin had travelled to the venue and paid for parking before discovering it was shut.
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