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Making the Right Choice After an A&E Broken Bone Visit A broken bone is a shock. One moment you are getting on with your day, the next you are in A&E, in pain, surrounded by noise and quick decisions. Staff work hard and do their best under pressure, but there is usually only enough time to deal with the emergency and make things safe. Once you leave A&E, the questions start. Is the bone lined up well enough? Will you need surgery? How long will you be off your feet or away f

Regaining Confidence After a Broken Leg A broken leg can quickly disrupt normal life. Work may stop or change, routines are affected, and hobbies or sport are put on hold. Even after the initial shock, many people feel unsure whether their recovery plan is right. Common questions include how much weight to put through the leg, how hard to push in physiotherapy, and when it is safe to return to work or driving. These worries often increase in late spring and early summer, when

Recognising Serious Injuries After a Fall or Accident A fall from your bike, a slip off a ladder or a bad tackle on the pitch can all lead to broken bones. As the weather brightens and we spend more time outside, these injuries naturally become more common. Most fractures heal well with standard care, but some are more serious and need a different level of attention. Not all broken bones are the same. Some are what we call complex fractures, where the bone and surrounding tis

Practical advice for managing an Ilizarov frame day to day, including comfort, mobility, hygiene and recovery support from Sussex limb specialists.

Understanding Bone Defects and Why They Matter A bone defect is simply a gap or missing section of bone. Instead of two ends of bone sitting together and healing, there is an empty space where healthy bone should be. When that gap is small, the body can sometimes bridge it with new bone. When it is larger or unstable, it usually needs specialist help to heal safely. Bone defects can follow severe fractures, infections, failed previous surgery, bone tumours or a fracture that

A clear patient guide to Recovery after non-union surgery, covering timelines, rehab steps, pain control and when to contact your specialist team.

Restoring Failing Wounds with Limb Reconstruction Expertise Complex lower leg wounds are often far more than a problem on the surface. They can follow major injuries, repeated surgery, infection, diabetes-related problems, or poor blood supply. Sometimes they refuse to heal despite good standard care. When skin breaks down over the shin or ankle, the bone and soft tissues underneath can become exposed or infected, putting the whole leg at risk. Poor circulation, infected or d

When a Broken Bone Is Not Getting Better A broken bone is hard enough at the start. The first few weeks are all about pain, hospital visits and getting used to a cast, boot or frame. After a while, most people expect things to slowly feel better. But sometimes the pain, swelling or weakness just do not seem to improve, and that can be worrying. Feeling unsure at this stage is completely normal. Knowing the common signs of a non-union fracture, which is when a bone is slow to

Understanding Limb Deformity and Why It Matters Limb deformity simply means that a bone in the arm or leg is not in the ideal shape or position. This might be a leg that bends outwards (bow legs), one that bends inwards (knock knees), a difference in leg length, or a bone that has healed in a twisted or bent position after a fracture. Some deformities are present from childhood, others develop after injury, infection, or previous surgery. When the bones are out of line, the j

Limb lengthening surgery can be a safe and effective way to correct a difference in leg length, improve comfort, and restore confidence in everyday movement. It is used for people with one leg shorter than the other, often after an injury, a childhood growth problem, or as part of treatment for complex fractures and non-unions. Rather than being only about appearance, it usually focuses on function, balance and pain relief. At Sussex Limb Reconstruction, our consultant-led te