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My recovery from a motorcycle accident

Posted By Daytona 674R

"My recovery from a motorcycle accident"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Major Trauma

(as a service user),

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I had a motorcycle accident whilst on tour with my son and brother and some friends. When I came into hospital I knew I had done something bad to myself. It turned out that I had broken seven ribs and fractured my spine at L2. I couldn’t walk and putting any weight on my right leg was unbearable.

Having had scans and X-rays my problems were diagnosed and I was admitted to the Major Trauma Ward. The staff and the patients were very caring and supportive and made it possible for me to take being five hundred miles away from all my family and friends in my stride.

After a delay over the first weekend while the spinal team at Glasgow reviewed my X-rays, it was decided that I didn’t need an operation and I was fitted with a back brace. The doctors and nurses then found the best medicine to help me with the pain and I was out of bed with the help of various walking frames later that week.

I am into week 2 and I am able to walk with crutches and will soon be discharged. I consider myself very fortunate that my accident was up here north of the border where the people are so wonderful. They fixed me up and made sure I was ready to go home in an amazing time frame and I am so very grateful to each and every one of them. 

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Response from Claire McNee, Clinical Nurse Manager, Orthopaedics & Major Trauma, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 12 months ago
Claire McNee
Clinical Nurse Manager, Orthopaedics & Major Trauma, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 16/08/2024 at 15:25
Published on Care Opinion at 15:28

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Dear Daytona 674R

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us on Care Opinion.

I am pleased to hear of your positive experience of care whilst staying with us in the Major Trauma Ward. The Multi disciplinary team strive to deliver high quality person-centred care and it is great to hear that despite your injuries, you are now mobile and looking forward to getting back home. We wish you well in your ongoing recovery and rehab.

Please be assured that I will pass on your lovely comments to the whole team who will be delighted to hear this.

Kind regards

Claire McNee

Clinical Nurse Manager

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Response from Michelle Jack, Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 12 months ago
Michelle Jack
Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 16/08/2024 at 15:39
Published on Care Opinion at 15:39

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Thank you very much for this feedback it seems like you have had a very stressful time. I am pleased the trauma team were able to support you through this and hope you are well on the road to recovery.

Thank again and take care.

Michelle

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Response from Nicola Mason, Senior Charge Nurse, Major Trauma Service, NHS Lothian 12 months ago
Nicola Mason
Senior Charge Nurse, Major Trauma Service,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 17/08/2024 at 08:59
Published on Care Opinion on 19/08/2024 at 08:02

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Thank you kindly for taking the time to share your experience despite the challenges you are facing.

It means a great deal to myself and my team to know that your experience in Major Trauma Ward was positive. On behalf of myself and my team we wish you well in your future recovery.

Best Wishes

Nicola Mason

Senior Charge Nurse

Major Trauma Ward

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