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Recovery for two broken ankles?

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LM906
LM906

My mother (67) just broke both of her ankles and is having surgery done today to have a plate and/or screws placed. My mother is someone who wants to be very active, so being wheelchair bound for the next few weeks will be difficult. My sister and I are trying to do some research that will hopefully make her recovery period as smooth as possible. Has anyone had a similar injury/recovery? What kinds of things helped you during this time? Do you have any suggestions for helpful tools, equipment, entertainment, etc.?

Thank you in advance.

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 LM906

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    there are a lot of useful aides available online. amazon has a kit for hip replacement patients the same useful aides are appropriate for your mother. or go to a local shop that carry wheelchairs and other helpful aides. reachers are my best friend.

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