Monday, October 13, 2008
Moving Along
Just in case you were wondering! At physical therapy today, Harry saw Dr. Brooks. He was very pleased with Harry's progress. He gave him a prescription for a Prosthesis Shrinker and a Below the Knee Prosthesis!! He takes this now to the group of professionals that will fit him for his BK Prosthesis. After surgery, the stump must heal before a prosthesis can be worn, and swelling in the stump must be reduced before a prosthesis can be fitted for long-term use. To help reduce swelling, people are taught to apply an elastic sock (called a shrinker) or an elastic bandage over the stump. Wearing a shrinker or bandage also helps by shaping the stump and preventing irregularities that can make fitting the interface difficult. It increases circulation and makes pain in the amputated limb (phantom pain) less likely. So he is moving along and it looks like he might get more for Christmas than just his 'two front teeth' he's getting a new foot! Woo hoo!!
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6 comments:
Wahoo. I'm glad everything is going well with his leg. Sounds like he will be up and around in no time.
Way to go. Isn't it wonderful how the Lord blesses us! It is awesome that he is doing so great.
I am so glad that everything is going so well
I am so glad things are going so well! Maybe he could get one of those awesome racing prosthesis that look futuristic. He could use it to jump over sky scrapers and chase down crooks!
That is great news. Really it seems like you two have hardly missed a beat.
Tell Harry that Aunt Betsy is happy for him. Maybe he can chase you around the bed and get some action.
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