Janie’s latest visit to the orthopedist was today, and the results were very encouraging! Two weeks ago, the doctor did not feel that she had healed enough to start physical therapy. This time, as he showed us the x-rays he pointed out quite a bit of new bone growth since the last time.<\/p>\n
The doctor now wants her to stop using her sling most of the time and let her arm move more freely. He also gave instructions to start “mild” physical therapy.<\/p>\n
Janie has also needed less pain medication in the last week, and has made good progress in getting around by herself. (Her multiple fractures over the last few years have impacted her balance and stamina so that even though she broke her shoulder this time, her mobility was also affected.) She had previous experience doing tasks one-handed, and now she has started doing things for herself again.<\/p>\n
We have been planning to take Emma, Sarah and Leslie to Universal Studios this summer and the trip is coming up in a couple of weeks. We were a little concerned about whether Janie could handle it, even with accommodations, but now we are much more confident that we can have a good trip.<\/p>\n
+3<\/span><\/a><\/div>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> Janie’s latest visit to the orthopedist was today, and the results were very encouraging! Two weeks ago, the doctor did not feel that she had healed enough to start physical therapy. This time, as he showed us the x-rays he … Continue reading