This is a composite photo of my leg and what a good leg should look like!
The good leg was downloaded free and for any use including commercial use from Researchgate.net.
The bad leg is a composite of thumbnails of my X-rays. There was no complete “whole of leg” x-Ray available for me at today’s appointment.
The leg is healing wonderfully although I’m reliably informed that the titanium plates, screws and band will definitely set off the alarms at airport security.
I can now walk a long way with the walker or crutches. But more importantly I can walk very very short distances with no support. This means that I am being moved tomorrow to do two weeks intensive rehabilitation at another unit. And I get home a few days before Christmas.
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. I can now walk a long way with the walker or crutches. But more importantly I can walk very very short distances with no support. This means that I am being moved tomorrow to do two weeks intensive rehabilitation at another unit. And I get home a few days before Christmas.
Oh my word John, that looks horrific, weere you injured in any other parts or did your poor leg take the whole brunt. So glad you are mending and look like your spirits are good too. Hugs
Oh you broke your leg!! That’s why you were in hospital…. Yet have missed that. Sounds all going to plan so well done! Definitely set the airport alarms off my husband does it evert time!
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. I leave for the new place in a few hours now. The staff in my respite care have been wonderful as has the physio here. I’m ready for the next “step” now!! 😀😀😀
Good news about your imminent release. Hope the physio-terrorists are kind! I have titanium plates & screws in my right wrist- they don’t set off airport security alarms.
I have a plate in my left ankle and in my left hand so if I fall again, I have to make sure I land on that side because it is reinforced.
I think you should ask father christmas for a superman t’shirt - your grand children would be super impressed
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. I can now walk a long way with the walker or crutches. But more importantly I can walk very very short distances with no support. This means that I am being moved tomorrow to do two weeks intensive rehabilitation at another unit. And I get home a few days before Christmas.
Sooo very pleased you are doing well & will be home for Christmas. Whoo Hoo!
Just one snapped femur! Everything else ok. It took them nearly 5 hours to put this together. The surgical team did a great job as far I can work out.
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. I leave for the new place in a few hours now. The staff in my respite care have been wonderful as has the physio here. I’m ready for the next “step” now!! 😀😀😀
Thanks again. I’m determined to get home by Christmas!!
Thanks. I’ll get there by Christmas!!