kirks5oh

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:congenital&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title "a truly congenital etiology seems unlikely, because, with one exception, no evidence exists for the presence of the lytic pars interarticularis defect in the newborn" direct quote from the newest edition of "pediatric orthopaedics" textbook, editted by morrissy and weinstein. look into it.

this problem is not a congenital problem--it is one that develops with time, and is due to mechanical factors/stresses. a pars defect has only been discovered ONCE in a newborn---spondylolysis has NEVER been reported in an adult that has never walked. the most common cause of spondylolysis and resultant listhesis is from mechanical factors. the incidence in the general population is about 5-6%, depending on what medical literature you read. but studies have found over 11% incidence in gymnasts---its a mechanical phenomenon. i was referring to spondylolysis, and not listhesis. and unilateral defects heal, and do so without slippage that must be the whole first semester of chiro school i shit gold

interesting. let me do some research, and i'll get back to you possibly spring/summer (on the car). welcome, nasty car.

interesting. don't listen to rick--spondylolysis is most commonly a stress fracture in your pars (a portion of one of your vertebrae). it can (rarely) be congenital (as he proudly mentioned), but most commonly arises from repetitive back extension (think gymnasts, and football linemen). its a VERY common source of back pain in young people. it can be caused by trauma (like in 99 ta's case), or tumors. usually treated non-operatively, most heal with time. when the vertebrae slip past one another, it becomes a spondylolisthesis, like 99ta has. these also rarely require surgery unless the vertebrae slip over 50% past one another. feel free to go to a chiropracter--when their bullshit back massages don't work, you'll be ready for surgery. there's a reason why back specialists go through 4 years of medical school, 5-6 years of surgical/orthopedic training, and then 1-2 years of a fellowship. if i could make people's pain go away with 'smoke and mirrors', it wouldn't have been necessary for me to waste 12 years of my life--i could have just gotten a college degree, and then whatever online coursework is necessary to become a chiro. your turn rick, show me more articles about how physicians kill more people per year than smoking.

for the car, how much to buy it?

i'd bet money its a spondylolysis. original poster, its time to see a physician who specializes in treating back pain. you will obviously need x-rays, and probably an MRI. you can see a chiro if you want, but i'd start with a referral to a physician specialist. could be a disc, could be spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis, could be scoliosis--fuck, it could be a tumor, they often are discovered in this manner--you'll never know unless you get it checked out. and if you smoke cigarettes, its time to stop now.

how much??

could be. it was heavy as fuck, that's all i know

man, what a pisser of a game. i thought OSU let everything hang out, played their best game, and lost to a better team. i actually thought beckman did fine. wells did the best he could, and herron stepped up when wells came out of the game. prior needs to work on his passing, but i think his decision making has progressed tons this year-- i thought tressel coached a good game. i knew it was only a matter of time until osu would get burned blitzing as much as they were--it just sucked it happened when it did. consider how high-powered texas' offense is, and realize we held them to 3 points in the first half, and then came back like we did in the 4th quarter. i don't think osu has anything to be ashamed of, just a fucking pisser of an endiing. i don't have time to read this whole thread, so excuse me if i'm just reiterating shit

i'd pay $100/month per spot for my cars--i'm not going to be in cbus though, but that's what i would pay, give or take a bit, depending.

welcome

+1 for ebay. some people buy shit on there at face value just to build up their buying status. our hospital used to give us tons of $2 coupons to wendy's, and my buddy would sell them at face value.

this thread reminds me when i used to work for the city (brecksville, up north) in college, running the jackhammer. we'd break up driveway aprons that were being redone---what a bitch. some of the hardest physical work i ever did. if i remember right, the thing weighed 120lbs.

i could probably give him/her an idea/honest opinion if there will be any potential problems down the road related to this injury. if its just scrapes/cuts/bruises, the answer is pretty obvious--broken bones are a different issue. i have a feeling the injuries aren't too severe at all, and will likely not have any permanent consequences. however the original poster is entitled to get any and all hospital bills covered, as well as lost work, and some for pain/suffering--in that order of magnitude, with the hospital bills being the most.

what specifically were your injuries if you don't mind my asking??

c5, that c6 looks like too much work--salvage title will make it worth squat, and would be next to impossible to get what you need out of it, if you have to sell it. the c6's are sexy, but that thing is beat. both cars can be made fast as hell, so that is a moot point

damn, i bet that stroker motor makes tons of torque. put a hitch on that bitch and you could pull trailer homes all day long. badass. welcome to the site. nice to see another fbody here

die bitch

just started last night. anyone want to make any friendly wagers?? we can throw in $10-20 each, and have 1st/2nd/3rd prizes for the most percentage of your starting weight lost--that way its fair for everyone. we have to figure out a time frame to stop the competition. obviously, this will be somewhat of a gentleman's contest, as there is no way to truly verify everything. you can take a picture of the scale, but that can be manipulated.

i raped an 'upper pulley only' 450rwhp cobra last week, and this week i'm helping him add some mods to his car.

those ls1's got tons of torque. good for pulling trailor homes. welcome

i read this a while ago, and then just re-read most of it. i find it hard to believe that he's not exaggerating quite a bit, and that some of the stories probably never happened. ever wonder why he wins every race, every fight, takes on 3 guys at once, the cheesy lines, etc. etc.??? he definitely knows how to tell a good story though

harbor freight makes great (disposable) tools. i've broken every fucking thing i've ever bought from them the first time i used it---except my 1/2" corded impact gun--its been in service for me for over 8 years, and is still running strong. it was so cheap ($50) that i bought another one as a spare

children's hospital has a book containing all interesting names that have passed through the doors there. you wouldn't believe some of them. for instance:: sha-theed, but spelled shithead. i kid you not

RIP. sounds like a great guy.