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Originally Posted by taxbuster
Well, it took until I was almost 72...to break a major bone in my body. Fell backwards off a stepladder (how does that happen from the second step????) and kablam went my right fibula. Not apparently a "bad break" per the Ortho, so good news in that. Now wearing an Aircast for a while. Had surgery a few days back and now mercifully done with the T3s which I don't like (hard on stomach/bowels).
So I'm "achy" and not "painful", not that there's a ton of difference, but I am looking for some strategies in creating a more comfy environment for myself.
Crutches are hard for me (crappy balance and some lack of upper body strength) but have a set, and a knee scooter which is pretty good for limited mobility at my rural home.
Problems: managing bed covers, pillows and how to sleep more easily. Other ways of resting / elevating / supporting leg other that my LazyBoy (which is good). Any other thoughts welcome! Figured there were a number of CPers who are pretty active and possibly have had the same kind of injury and recovery.
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My mother in law broke her leg and my father tore his knee up 'falling', both f from the first step of a ladder. Both in their 70's when it happened. Maybe age is a factor, but you certainly do not need to fall a large distance to injure yourself. Sorry to hear about your injury however.