Since last post things have been almost boring with little to report on. Evan has been growing and going to school and doing well in school. He had a routine X-Ray scheduled here in Fort Myers on February 3 of his arm that was to be sent to the UK for final determination of his new expandable titanium rod. The X-Ray was anything but normal. Meghan noticed immediately that the allograft was fractured about mid way up the bone. Of course all kinds of panic set in and it took a call from DR. B to alleviate any fears. He ordered a kind of brace for the arm to keep it protected until the rod arrived from the UK. When he left the place custom fitting the device he was in a bit of pain and the doctor had Meghan loosen the straps which helped. For additional support he had Evan wear the original sling he wore right after his first operation. The doctor wanted to see him so an appointment was made for Friday the 12th.
There were more X-rays taken and these were a little different than the Fort Myers pictures. All in all I believe the doctor wanted to see, feel and determine his comfort and motion. He was well satisfied as Evan was not in pain and had a very good range of motion. There was a new fellow there and I could tell by his expressions that Evan should not have the range of motion he has given the state of the allograft.
There will be no further action for Evan until the rod arrives from the UK and the best estimate is 6 to 8 weeks. It could be longer as there could be production delays. The rod also must go through customs which was a surprise as I thought a medical device would be exempt; weird.
So unless something odd happens, the next blog will occur when we begin the scheduling process.
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You guys are awesome and a great model for compassionate sharing. I just feel so blessed to be part of Mr. Mayor's entourage.
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