Re: [QUAD-L] Range of Motion

[THouston]

PLEASE DON'T STOP!  I have sores on both hips (long story).  They refuse to completely heal.  1.5cm deep and .5 cm wide.  I quit ranging about 3 - 4 yrs ago.  Caregivers didn't like that part of job and couldn't afford therapy.  Doc is ready to do flap surgery now but xrays show that hip joints have deteriated to the point that they need to be cut out.  To fill the vacancy he claims he must use muscle and tissue from my body.  Conclusion: amputation of lower limbs!  If I was an AB instead of quad it would be simple hip replacement.  Ranging is good for spasms and muscle atrophy but also keeps joints lubricated by moving back and forth in walking motion and occassionally bearing weight.  Rehab informed me of atrophy but not of joint damages.  I may get infections if flap is done w/o repairing hips joints.  Going for 2nd opinion outside of my HMO/Medicare plan next week.  All payments from MY savings!   --- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 3:09 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Range of Motion I was wondering if anyone still does r.o.m. excercises before getting in the w/c in the mornings? I quit after 1 year. Diane