Did the Ortho consider the use of an electric stimulator before placing the cast on to help stimulate growth in the bone. Its been done in sports medicine to promote faster healing. Just thought to mention. Best Wishes In a message dated 7/11/2008 7:57:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thank you all on your advice and support! What they decided to do is put me in a hard cast and then have a follow up appointment in 3 weeks. I talked my Dr. into seeing me in 2 weeks instead because of the very real possibility of skin breakdown. Also, I got them to pad the heck out of my cast with both felt and six layers of cotton. Now it’s just a waiting game. Mike~ Please check out my art gallery at: _www.MurGallery.com_ (mip://0452a160/www.MurGallery.com) -----Original Message----- From: LTeasley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 10:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] broken leg... AGAIN so sorry about the broken leg. do take care. take john's advice about the low air loss mattress unless you already have one... lucinda --- On Sun, 7/6/08, John S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: John S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] broken leg... AGAIN To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 1:35 PM This is why I had full foot plates on my chair. They will put a foam and velcro splint on your leg. It will heal very slowly. You have to try to stay immobile. If you screw it up too bad they can only amputate it. You will need a low air loss mattress because you can't be moving around much. Now is your chance to get one without having a sore first. A broken leg is not a better way to get one. I wish you the very best of luck. john ----- Original Message ---- From: Mike Murach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 1:35:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] broken leg... AGAIN Well, I broke my leg again. While driving my chair my toe caught the wall. I kept driving forward while my leg stayed against the wall and kept turning until ʽsnapʼ. This time it broke in two places on my left leg below my knee. I had some AD, but it wasnʼt that bad. Anyway, Monday or Tuesday Iʼll be seeing an orthopedic doc to go over my treatment options, etc. Have any of you guys broke your tibia before? If so, what worked or didnʼt work for you? Mike~ Please check out my art gallery at: www.MurGallery.com **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)
