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Wall Chart - Anatomy of Lower Extremities

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susie74530
susie74530

I have just ordered a Wall Chart from Amazon:-  "Joints of the Lower Extremities Anatomical Chart."  This coloured chart shows anterior and posterior views of the muscalature of the hip and leg.  These include, muscles, nerves and ligaments, and is usually used by the medical profession to show their patients, graphically, where their particular problem lies.

I think this would be a very helpful chart to have in your pissession to refer to, so that you have a working knowledge of how your anatomy looks.  It should be particularly helpful if unexected pain or symptoms occur.  You canlook at the chart and identify where the pain is located  and then should the need arise, speak with your medical practitioner, describing your symptoms and where they are located.   

I think it would be very useful before and after surgery.  There are several of these charts available on the Amazon site, and I bought mine for just over £ new plus a couple of £s for postage.  Shoukd be here before Christmas!

I think this would be a very worthwhile investment, and may answer some of the mysterious quirks and twitches felt during recovery from surgery.

Just a thought...

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  • gertie61
    gertie61 susie74530

    Posted

    And would be very useful to help explain the procedure to children. Turns out my 6 year old godson thought they were going to cut off my leg, clean it up an fit new parts prior to sewing the leg back on.

    He was worried sick Tha the stitches would not be strong enough and my leg would fall off while walking.

    Poor boy. A chart such as you describe would have made explanation so much easier.

    Off to have a look, thank you 😊

  • ian97093
    ian97093 susie74530

    Posted

    Nice to have one to look over, most people just look online for the same thing, but if it is close to life size, then colour coding and naming would be a real learing experience and nice to know how we fit together.
    • susie74530
      susie74530 ian97093

      Posted

      My thinking was more alog the ines, that it would give an uderstanding of any quirks and pains that may crop up as the body readjusts.  Knowing where everything is, would be very reassuring should anything unexpected come up, and start unnecessary worry.  Always best to make the call if in doubt, but that is where the chart will help, also.  The on line charts are so small that many of them are impossible to read, which is why I ordered this one.  Natrual curiousity and the desire to know being my motivation.
    • ian97093
      ian97093 susie74530

      Posted

      Hi Suzie dont get messed about by misinfomation, getting the better of you... Ian.idea
  • mic71403
    mic71403 susie74530

    Posted

    Hi Susie,

    good suppliment in THE GUARDIAN today on othopaedic info.....worth a read!

    Well, over a mince pie anyway...

    mic

    xx

    • susie74530
      susie74530 mic71403

      Posted

      Hi Mic:

      Thanks for the pointer.   I will try to find it and find a decent mine pie, too!

      Best regards,

      Susie

       

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