Well, "awaited" for a couple of weeks since the last time I saw Dr Reach, when he decided my sutures were not ready to be removed. Today I went to the main clinic in New Haven -
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| Waiting ... for an hour |
My red cast was removed ...
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| Apply the vibrating cutter |
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| Make several incisions |
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| Peel back the fiberglass layer |
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| Pull out the fluffy stuff |
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| lift out my leg, and put the cast aside |
My leg was inspected by Megan, Dr. Reach's nurse practitioner (sorry, no photo) - I knew this would be the case since Dr Reach was away lecturing somewhere. Megan pronounced the stitches ready to come out, and she and I discussed whether I would have a boot or another cast. I opted for the conservative route, not wanting to risk the chance of a wound infection.
Stiches out ....
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| Still doesn't look very pretty |
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| Tape to hold the edges together |
New cast put on ....
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| First a knit stocking-like tube |
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| Next the fluffy bandage |
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| Nice and neat |
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| First layer of fiberglass |
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| Cut out a hole for the toes |
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| There they are! |
Final layer of fiberglass
Just as well I chose a different color, otherwise you would never know the difference!
Waiting for next round on September 5th!
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