Sunday, January 06, 2008

Dr. Sheely Breaks Leg and keeps on Adjusting!


Yes, that is correct. I did slip and fall and break my leg. To be exact I broke the distal part of my tibia with a clean classic spiral fracture with an associated proximal spiral fracture of the fibula. I was a nice clean break. Want to see?


I was able to try out the new Atrium Medical Center!

Here I am at the New Atrium Medical Center sending a picture of x-rays showing my broken leg to my family. The Atrium has high speed wireless Internet connection and I was able to inform my Dad, brothers and sisters before they could get me set up with a temporary cast.

I have to say that everyone there was very professional and was very nice to me. They took very good care of me. I have used Middletown Hospital as one of the facilities that I send my patient to for diagnostic testing. I believe the Atrium will be a wonderful place to send my patients for X-rays, Cat Scans, MRIs, Bloodwork and other outside testing that I require to take care of my patients.

For the first week and a half after I broke my leg, I had a temporary cast on until the swelling went down. On December 28th, 2007 I had a permanent cast put on. Healing time varies - but I plan to heal as fast or faster than anyone. I am still able to see patients just fine. I balance on a walker while I adjust. We have rearranged it so that patients come into one room to see me rather than me going into different rooms. It is certainly more efficient that way.

I figured that I could be at home resting or at the office taking take of patients - taking care of patients seemed a lot more fun to me. So I was back seeing patients on Tuesday after I broke my leg on Sunday. And no - I am not putting any pressure on it. Yes I am taking supplements to help me heal. I am getting plenty of rest. I am getting adjusted myself! And I am even using an electronic bone stimulator that is supposed to heal the bone in about one-third of the time.
So - "Come see the Chiropractor take care of patients with a broken leg"!

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