I broke mine twice - both in the off season mountain biking. 2nd time I got a plate and 4 screws. You can see the outline through my skin, so its a pretty good conversation piece.
Check out the photo tab on this guys profile: http://www.athletefocus.com/Carstanyo
I just signed up the other day, but I just signed up for NS too. NS definitely has a better forum, but being able to post pics is pretty cool.
Sounds like a turntable binding? If so, you should be able to turn it back around - normal function. I have some looks that happens to now and then, unexpectedly.