I went to my ortho doctor for my follow-up appointment this morning. I have been in a brace with my leg locked rigid for the past six weeks. Today was supposed to be the day when they unlocked the brace to let my leg bend. I was told at the last appointment that I would most likely wear the brace unlocked for another six weeks until a week or two after Easter.
When the doctor looked at today’s x-ray and did a physical examination of the knee, he told me that I didn’t need to wear the brace anymore. He said that the fractures are healing up nicely and told me to exercise caution in getting around (I believe his exact words were, “Don’t fall!” 🙂 ), and to come back in four weeks for a follow-up.
Next week, I begin therapy and that will last for six weeks, twice a week.
I will be walking tentatively for a while as I get the muscles in my right leg to start working again. They’ve been doing nothing for the past six weeks and are a bit stiff and will, I’m sure, get sore.
Thanks out there for all your prayers and support!
