Fracture Update (by Lindsay)
Ella's follow-up appointment with the orthopedic surgeon went really well.
He told us that what happened is called an "incomplete fracture" since there is no actual crack, the femur just bent a little. Fractures and "bends" are a little more common for children with SMA, as their bones are not as dense due to limited weight bearing.
Anyway, she didn't need a cast and she was able to take the ace bandage wrap off! She just needs to take it easy for the next 4 weeks. The only way she can make the injury worse is to bang into the same knee again, so we keep reminding her to slow down in her power chair :)
Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers for Ella!!
He told us that what happened is called an "incomplete fracture" since there is no actual crack, the femur just bent a little. Fractures and "bends" are a little more common for children with SMA, as their bones are not as dense due to limited weight bearing.
Anyway, she didn't need a cast and she was able to take the ace bandage wrap off! She just needs to take it easy for the next 4 weeks. The only way she can make the injury worse is to bang into the same knee again, so we keep reminding her to slow down in her power chair :)
Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers for Ella!!
