Originally Posted by
Katja
I assume one of those things that rolls that you rest your leg on is out, too?
The knee doesn't bend very far at the moment between the injury and the brace he's wearing, so no, one of the knee things wouldn't work. Plus using that would put weight on the femur, which is contraindicated.
Originally Posted by
Katja
What about a manual wheelchair, if he's otherwise fairly fit?
He's a teenaged boy - no way could I get him to go for that option.
Originally Posted by
Katja
Presumably he'll need to use crutches some of the time - if he can get forearm (aka Lofstrand, Canadian, or elbow) crutches they are vastly more efficient and comfortable than axillary crutches. If they are not supplied by the hospital or surgical center, they can be purchased for a under a hundred dollars.
I'll ask the PT about those and see what she thinks. He might balance better with those. Thanks for the idea.