What a way to go !

Discussion in 'Diseases & Medical Conditions' started by Eve, Jul 9, 2013.

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  1. Daft Bat

    Daft Bat Administrator. Chief cook & bottle washer! Staff Member

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    Hello Angela - welcome to Top Dog,

    I have a friend, now in his 90s, who had TB of the leg. He contracted it when he was 10 years old and ended up having a rod inserted down the length of his leg to enable him to walk.
     
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  2. Angela

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    Hi Jan

    Possibly should have posted as a newbie first but thank you for the welcome!

    It would be interesting to know the level of continuing problems post TB and insertion of rod.
     
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    Hi Angela,

    I don't think that it held him back much. Even in his nineties, although walking with a limp (he has to "throw" his leg to one side) he still doesn't use a walking stick!
     
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    Jan

    That is really good to hear and it certainly seems that your friend has been able to live what might be termed as a normal active life.
     
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