Daughter...

[rkayw]

Just a quick update from her apptmt with the orthopedic surgeon yesterday...

She has a broken Talus in her foot.

The talus is a critical bone of the ankle joint. It connects the leg and the foot. The talus is involved in multiple planes of movement. It joins (articulates) the ankle joint and is responsible for the upward and downward movement (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion) of the ankle. In addition, it joins the heel bone (the calcaneus) where it is responsible for the majority of the inward and outward movement (inversion and eversion) of the foot. Injuries of the talus may therefore effect both the ankle and subtalar joint and affect multiple planes of movement of the foot and ankle.

Actually, it's broken in half with the lower half of it crushed. It's from here that bone fragments are floating into the surrounding joints causing nerve damage. She also has torn muscles & ligaments...impounding the problem with swelling.

She does need surgery.

Next problem is the swelling. It is too swollen at this time to do surgery. He said surgery in 1-2 weeks after swelling goes down. They put a cast on, and told her absolutely NO weight bearing on that foot!!! Keep it elevated above heart.

The bone in the top of her foot is NOT crushed as we had been initially told, it is broken but not crushed. It will heal on it's own. As will the third break to the bone on the side of her foot. That's good!

I don't have time this morning to go into more about it...we're headed out again soon today to take my grandson to the plastic surgeon apptmt.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

 

[whiskey]

Oh my Kay...My thoughts & prayers are with you & your daughter...I hope the surgery is a success!!!

 

[classwife]

Dang ! I figured the swelling was going to be an issue....dang.....praying for quickness....so glad they immobilized it for her at least.....

Grab a note book and keep receipts for every penny spent and every mile driven...

 

[toto1013]

Hugs and prayers for you and your family Kay....

 

[LeslieM]

OMG, that sounds nasty. Sending prayers and virtual hugs your way for a quick recovery of your daughter.

Leslie

 

[keyzygirl]

(((Hugs!))))for you and your daughter and the boys!!

 

[maureengill]

So sorry to hear that Kay....make sure you come here and vent if you need to

 

[Fudgey]

Kay....I am glad they are starting to do something for her!!! ((((hugs))))

 

[Lisa66]

Hang in there, Kay. It sounds like it makes sense about waiting for the swelling to go down, since the surgery itself would cause even more swelling..... At least there's a plan. I hope your grandson's appt. goes well!

 

[Safira]

OMG, I'm so sorry your daughters foot is hurt. It sounds like it is going to take a while to recover from.

It really is important that she keep the foot up and not try to do stupid things like just hop to get from point A to point B.

 

[Mary Kay]

Prayers and hugs for all involved! I can't begin to understand how a mom can stay off her feet with little guys around!

 

[rkayw]

MK...exactly.

Today went good I guess, my tired hurts so bad I can't remember. LOL. No...seriously...the PS said his wound looks okay at this point. To see him in 6 weeks after it has healed more and he will go from there. He did say the stitches should have stayed in longer with that type of head wound but he will be okay. It will leave a nasty scar but re-eval in 6 weeks for possible scar reduction procedure options. Nothing that has to or can be done right now, keep it clean & dry.

Tomorrow is another day of hurry up & wait doctor apptmts. One for him, one for her.

 

[rkayw]

Thanks everyone. I will pass along all of your well wishes to her.

 

[Fudgey]

Glad everything is going good for him!!!

You better be getting some rest yourself, don't go getting to worn down because you aren't taking care of yourself!!!!

 

[Lisa66]

Thanks for the update, Kay! Seems like so much is going on........ must be hard for any of you to relax, which is what you all really need. I hope you are able to try to make that a priority!

 

[classwife]

Wow Kay...really sending lots of prayers your way......

 

[rainkeltoia]

oh kay i hope she mends quickly!!

 

[rkayw]

Hi Ladies!

3 days of doctors apptmts done! No more scheduled for a while, as of now at least. whew!

I am going to crash on the sofa for a little while, then go hug my pillow until I can't lay there anymore. I will catch up on reading posts tomorrow. And keep you updated on her as I know more.

Thanks for all of thoughts and prayers! Hope everyone is well and has had a great week so far.

 

[Fudgey]

Yay...you need a break!

 

[keyzygirl]

Rest is good!Enjoy it.