Crutches...??

have you ever been on crutches? and how? im on crutches right now bcause of a skiing accident..ouch ha

Yes, I was on crutches for 2 months. They suck royally, I know how you feel. The best thing to do is not put the pad right under your armpit. Don't support yourself with your armpit, support yourself with your forearms. Also padding them with a towel doesn't hurt either.

P.S. Crutches and alcohol are never a good combination. If you're anything like me you will fall, several times.

i haven't, but my sister twisted her ankle jumping on a giant trampline in high school and had to Graduate on crutches! hope you feel better soon~

I am sorry to hear about the skiing accident. I broke my leg once skiing and was on crutches for a long time. Not fun.
I broke my leg, both the Tibia and the Fibula. I had open reduction and internal fixation. Fortunately before I started walking on it again, the Dr. discovered the original surgeon had put in a screw that was too long and went all the way through one bone and was touching the other. So I had to have an extra small surgery to change that screw for a shorter one. They also recommended that after I was completely healed, that all the hardware should come out. I have a jar of souvenir plates and screws!

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