The wrist had a 'possible' hairline crack, almost exactly like the leg bone, i.e. plateau fracture. :P The doc did X ray it, but said there wasn't much to do about it, as we had a wrist brace on it already, and hubby's not very active at this time.
He has now been allowed to put 50% weight on the repaired leg. Physical therapy lady comes to the house three times a week, and he's spending some time on the exercise bike, too, but with no resistance until after we see the doc again.
Hubby actually fixed his own breakfast yesterday and swept the living room floor (while using his walker.)
The screws are holding together the pieces of the top of that bone. It was in about five pieces, the one on the right side slightly larger, the others - not very big. The bottom screw holds the metal plate in place like a bracket. The plate, as seen from the side, wraps around the top of the bone. You can feel it through his skin, and there's no 'feeling' in that area.
There's going to be more discussion about safety and decision making. Just waiting for the right moment.
It's going to have to be virtual bubble wrap, held in place by angel wings, prayers, chants, lit candles, Earth Magic, and voodoo.
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