Managing intense knee pain after a fall onto a concrete floor
WHY IT MATTERS
People with SMA have increased fall risk and fragility due to muscle weakness, making even routine activities like being dressed potentially dangerous — this story highlights a real safety concern for SMA patients and caregivers.
A person with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) experienced a serious fall onto concrete while their nurse was helping them get dressed, resulting in intense knee pain. The article discusses how this unexpected injury was a frightening experience for someone already managing a complex rare disease. The post appears to be a personal account about dealing with this new complication.
I’ve been through a lot with SMA. I thought I had experienced everything, but on March 20, I was proven wrong. It was a frightening shock. That morning, my nurse was dressing me while I was in bed, as usual. My mom also happened to be in the room. My nurse didn’t see that I […] The post Managing intense knee pain after a fall onto a concrete floor appeared first on SMA News Today .
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
If you have SMA or a similar condition affecting mobility, discuss fall prevention strategies and safety protocols with your care team, especially during activities like dressing or transfers.