Sunday, 15 March 2009

Just in case...


Brringgg, brringg, Mr Artin your daughter has hurt her knee playing rugby, just in case we'd like her to see her doctor. (30 mins later) Just in case we'll carry her to the car... just in case I'll take her straight to A&E (besides its closer than the GP's). Triage at A&E, just in case we'll have the doc look at it... Doc, Just in case we'll get an x-ray done... Just in case we'll get the A&E consultant to have a look... Just in case we'll have the orthopedic surgeon check it out... Just in case we'll plaster it... Just in case we'll check with the orthopedic consultant... Just in case we'll keep her in overnight for observation... just in case we'll do an MRI...


Ah it's a Anterior tibial spine fracture (type III) and it will require a 3 hour keyhole operation, but just in case can we have your permission for open knee surgery?


72 hours later with a cast from hip to toe (in a very pretty purple with sparkles!) we're back home, just in case you were wondering!

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