Getting your TSF off
Getting the TSF off is the best and worst experience simultaneously. Best because, let’s face it, the frame is horrible. It’s not only painful (seriously SAW movie style pain), it’s also annoying. So getting it off is the best day you’ll have in the frame! It’s also the worst. Your leg will feel unstable, it … Continue reading
How to: Spend the Holidays in an external fixator
Happy holidays! The holidays are a really hard time to spend in a frame. Everyone is out and about cooking food, gathering, meeting at different places, buying gifts, and ultimately having a great time! In a frame it’s hard to be fully involved in these activities for a couple of reasons, the main being that … Continue reading
Emotional implications of living in an external fixator
Loneliness, desperation, helplessness, depression, sadness, these are all emotional implications of being in a frame. Being in a frame is extremely lonely. You cannot drive, walk, take a bath, go out for trips (some small trips you can), you’re limited in your ability to visit friends, and last but not least no one, except a … Continue reading
Adapted clothing that’s fashionable!
Are you in need of adapted clothing? Being in a frame you may be in a wheelchair or need adapted clothing, or you may be in a need for another reason and found this site! I found some fantastic clothing retailers that have so many options for people that want fashionable clothing that’s also convenient … Continue reading
How to: Modify pants for an external fixator
It’s winter and that means we need pants for our frames! There are several different ways to make tearaway or breakaway pants, but I’ll focus on two ways: buttons and Velcro. Firstly, if you’re not crafty and just want some easy to buy pants already made here are some links: Adidas large breakaway will fit … Continue reading
Simple things that make life easier in a frame
Spray shower head! I wish I had, had this since day 1. It is easier to clean your leg and get into any area around the frame that might be hard to rinse otherwise. Slip on shoes, I’ve found that the majority of frame wearers can wear these without issue! Low ankle socks, life saver, … Continue reading
How to: Clean Pin Sites With An External Fixator Frame
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How to: Start to take steps in an external fixator
Taking steps is really hard on the beginning, and it’s excruciating while turning, well, it was for me anyway. I couldn’t put more than 20% or so weight into an active step, you know the kind you roll onto your ball of your foot push off and go? Yeah, that kind. However! I’ve started to … Continue reading
How to: Get Dressed in an external fixator
Alright! This is fun, how to get dressed with an ilizarov frame, or Taylor Spatial Frame! It’s pretty easy to get a shirt on. The hard part is pants, underwear, socks, and shoes. I have separated the post into two sections, before you can bend your knee, once after you can bend your knee. Before … Continue reading
How to: Shower in an external fixator
Showering, wow. Where to begin? It’s not easy for many many reasons. Here are the ways I have showered from the beginning most painful times in my frame, to the recent less painful times. Some basic tips: You can purchase suction cup hand rails for the shower, these can help you tremendously! I was told … Continue reading
Life with a n00b 