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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 16 8:18am | Replies (515)
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cheryl99, Sorry for all the questions, but I keep thinking of more things. Can you explain more about the brace you wore for 9 weeks? How was it attached? Was it’s purpose only to immobilize? How difficult was it to stand, use a walker, or sit during this time? Thank you very much for your help.
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The brace fitted with very strong Velcro around my waist and strapped below the knee. I understood It was meant to keep the leg straight so the scar tissue could form to help support the leg plus help keep my leg straight. So yes, it was mainly to immobilize.Had to wear it all the time including when I slept. Only time I didn’t have to was when I showered. I also slep with a pillow between my legs. I was given a foam thing to use but I couldn’t handle that and the pillow worked for me. Walking with a walker wasn’t too bad,I could sit ok but I was one happy lady to get out of that thing.