I tripped and landed on my outstretched right arm. Was taken to A&E at Borders General Hospital and triaged immediately.
I was then taken straight to x-ray and this confirmed breaks in my humerus. I was given pain meds and right arm placed in an immobiliser. Appointment with consultant the following week, then ORIF surgery a week after. Two night stay in ward 9.
Three weeks later Appointment with consultant and another x-ray, another operation was necessary to remove/replace a few screws. Another night B&B on ward 7 and so far so good.
Physio has started but this will be a long process to return to the new normal for me!
"Broken humerus"
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