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Part 23 (2 May 2017) – Complex Lower Leg Injury with Significant Injury to the Knee Joint and Extensor Mechanism

Part 23 – 2 May 2017
Level of activity is increasing. Still using crutches for mobilising. All pin sites are OK.
Dynamised frame to allow vertical movements (mainly) and review in 4 weeks. Hopefully there will be no changes in alignment.
X-rays will be taken next time – 4 weeks time.
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Author: Matija Krkovic
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I am a consultant orthopaedic trauma surgeon working at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.