At long last I have changed from the BIG armpit crutches to a smaller single elbow crutch. It feels like freedom. I am now partial load bearing and the leg brace has been set to 90 degrees. Feels like liberation, but kinda funny. My confidence had definitely been affected. I know that this will take time. I find myself being cautious when I am walking.
I have been doing the exercises that the Physiotherapist gave me. I can know bend my knee to 100 degrees. Under direction from the Physiotherapist I am taking these exercises easy. My knee swells up quite a bit. I tend to put regular ice compression (every 2 hours) on it with the Aircast Knee Cryo/Cuff. This seems to reduce the swelling, which is great as it relieves the pain.
I am due at Physiotherapist this Friday. I look forward to these appointments as its a good laugh. I am due back at my Consultant on 12 June 2014. So, I will see then how I am progressing.
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