This is an excerpt from my hospital physiotherapist on my discharge on September 11, 2024.
“From the motor vehicle collision, patient was admitted to hospital for the following orthopedic injuries and subsequent surgeries: Fracture of distal end of left ulna; nerve palsy of left lower extremity; bilateral open femoral fractures, fracture of right tibial plateau; Left rib fractures, ribs 8-10; fracture of the manubrium with conservative management; Right L5 pedicle fracture.
He underwent irrigation and debridement open fracture of left femur, and right tibia; Closed reduction and application of external fixator to bilateral femur and right tibia; Left elbow irrigation and debridement and closure; left ulna closed reduction and application of fiberglass slab, on Feb 16, 2024. Removal of external fixator; open reduction internal fixation, fracture, right distal femur; open reduction internal fixation, fracture, tibia, plateau (right); meniscal repair right knee; removal of external fixator, open reduction internal fixation distal left femur, irrigation and debridement on February 26, 2024.”
Fun stuff.
Sounds gruesome and painful, and I'm sure it was. But look how far you've come!
ReplyDeleteAll that and you are walking today, with help but still walking... I'll bet by next spring you'll be out and about!
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