Hospital kilt for Pastor Greg

[Alan H]

Thanks, Dale. And yeah, she had this done via the "anterior approach"....MUCH faster recovery time, apparently.

[creagdhubh]

When I read the title of this thread I pictured a kilt that was open in the back...

Me too!

I'm pleased to hear she is doing well.

Best wishes,

[Dale Seago]

Thanks, Dale. And yeah, she had this done via the "anterior approach"....MUCH faster recovery time, apparently.

Yes, very much faster since they don't have to detach & reattach any muscle: The incision is just to expose the muscles so they can work between them. You still come out of it feeling like you just got nailed in the upper thigh by either a good Muay Thai fighter or a bad mule, but with physical therapy things go quickly from there. (And the restrictions on certain movements to avoid post-operative dislocation don't last as long, for the same reason: It's not that the artificial joint is inherently a lot more prone to dislocation, but that the muscles holding it in place need to regain their tone and strength.)

Again, I'm delighted things went well for Joan, and I'm looking forward to pics of the kilt!!

[Alan H]

I finished the join last night, also finished up the last three pleats, and ironed in the pleats. Then I did the right-hand edge of the over-apron. It's coming along!