Allusonz
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I have a few theories in mind about what might have led to Zahra's death. Of course there are theories of abuse, both physical and sexual. I am more curious about the effects of Neglect on Zahra. Essentially, withholding from the child the very things they need to thrive and grow. For Zahra, we know she needed a prosthetic leg, crutches, and continual medical monitoring for her amputation - as well as ensuring her cancer didn't return.
We have a WS member here who has invaluable first hand information about amputees and prosthesis. I am hoping Allusonz will again post about how often a child needs to have checkups and adjustments, etc on their prosthetic leg.
What would be the consequences of an ill fitting prosthesis? I am wondering if wounds - left untreated could result in infection and a systemic response.
First i must say how close to home this particular case has hit me and i am soooooooooo upset but i have to believe that zahra is dancing and well above her freckled star
Fittings of the prothesis is critical. The sores occur rapidly, are extremely painful and yes infection can set in, to the point i have seen where the doctors have had to go in and do a revision (further amputation) higher above the dead tissue. Until later in age she was seen at least every 2 months by a group of professionals. Surgeries, growth spurts necessitated additional followups and this was always done with the entire team of 20. The best comparison i can come up with at the moment would be a diabetic whose sores will not heal, in this case if forced to wear the prothesis over these sores, up hills etc would create an environment of deep gravity for her health especially a weakened immune system from cancer etc. As well for EB to make her run like a normal child that is simply impossible. It is more like a hop/skip for any of you that have watched Terry Fox run that is the extent of their run for an above knee amputation. The moisture, bacteria from forcing her to wear it would again complicate the issue. Often a debriment is needed before an additional amputation to get rid of the rotten tissue and infection. She never wears her prothesis to bed.
Sorry all this would be no different from any other person that had an infected sore that the doctors cannot control. I anticipate MOO that she indeed had an infection and dont want to think what they did from there
RIP Zahra may your sweet smile shine always