Okay, update on the old avulsions. Why do I say avulsions rather than avulsion??? Because I found out yesterday that I have TWO avulsions! One on each side of my ankle. I wondered why both sides of my ankle were swollen like there's no tomorrow.
Anyway, I have a new boot that keeps my ankle steady. I have a scooter that gives me some freedom and flair.
I've fallen off it once, but things are looking up. Doc says to keep off my ankle for ten days. I can do this now that I have the proper accessories. (Pain has decreased remarkably, she wrote, sighing with relief.)
I do have to put in a good word for whoever invented this scooter. WELL DONE! Crutches get a 0 on the fist of 5. The RollAbout gets a solid 5. The question I'm wondering about is this. Is the scooter a new invention or an innovation of the traditional crutch? Invention or Innovation? I keep mulling this over.
Another thing I keep thinking about is the amazing strength of Bert Shepard, of Dana, Indiana, who pitched in a major league game without a LEG! I've got even more admiration for Bert since I incurred my running injury. Bert didn't even have a RollAbout. We salute thee, Bert. Today and every day.
4 comments:
Not a fan of the avulsion plurality but that scooter is very nice. I bet you make it look even jazzier.
Flair. I am a fan.
Freedom. It's a big deal.
jw
One of my former students had a scooter this fall and kept falling off it incessantly. Finally, she just had to get a wheelchair because it was just too hazardous. But, she's uncommonly clumsy. Most scooter users have no problems at all.
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