When I had my surgery in 1976, I was on a Stryker frame for 12 days and surrounded by 17 pounds of plaster for 6 mos. From reading posts, it sounds as if the surgery itself has not changed much, but the post op has. It concerns me a bit because our "boy" appears to be headed for surgery. Jon is 23 and autistic. He walks, walks, walks. Communication is at about the 6 mos level and over-all development is at about 1.5 years. He has almost no personal safety skills and will not understand "being careful". He has an active seizure disorder with intense grand mal seizures 1-2 times a week. Has anyone else been through post op with someone who has a seizure disorder and who has no idea how to protect himself to allow the grafts to heal? Do they put any kind of "jacket" on for protection? Will seizures dislodge the bone grafts and prevent them from healing properly?
We'd appreciate any kind of feedback.
Deb, Jon and Nancy
We'd appreciate any kind of feedback.
Deb, Jon and Nancy
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