42 Leg Injury/Condition Stories

Muscle and bone injuries to the leg can occur during everyday activities like walking your dog, as well as during high-intensity activities like downhill skiing. Certain autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the leg, causing pain and disability. Whether you have an acute fracture, a strained hamstring, or arthritis, an HSS physician can help you get back in the game. Read stories from HSS patients below.

Sue Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

"28th July, 1968 was a day that changed my life. From being a fit, attractive and energetic 20 year old mum with an 8 month old baby I became an unattractive, disabled female with little hope of continuing to live a normal life. On this day, I was involved in a serious road accident that left me with a badly disfigured face, brain damage with memory loss, multiple vision, a hand that had been sewn back after being almost severed."

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