Patient Stories

“Rebuild helped me

back todaily life

step by step”

The Limb Reconstruction Charity at KCH

Patient Videos

At Rebuild we understand how isolating and stressful the experience of limb reconstruction can be. So, we have asked some of our patients to describe their own personal experiences so you can benefit from them.

Simon’s Story

Sue’s Story

Kevin’s Story

Bespoke orthotic shoes allow limb reconstruction patient Kathy to walk her dogs again

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20/04/2021

In 2009 Kathy suffered a very serious fracture to her right ankle…

A Soldier’s Experience

17/11/2018

I arrived at King’s as a military patient. I had been injured whilst serving on operations. Unfortunately, the vehicle that my team and I were in hit an improvised explosive device (IED)...

I am grateful for every step I take

17/11/2018

On 14 January, 2007, I hit a road sign at 60 mph on my motorbike. According to the discharge notice I suffered: multiple facial fractures...

I will be back, fighting fit

17/11/2018

On 9 February 2003 while in France I broke my right leg in a snowboarding accident. It was a spiral fracture. I broke the right fibula and tibia...

Things we used to do as family had to stop

17/11/2018

My Mummy hurt her leg and had to wear a frame for a long time. While she was in hospital, it was very strange because Daddy had to take time off work...

Medical accident led to limb reconstruction

17/11/2018

My introduction to the Limb Reconstruction Unit came as a result of a medical accident. Over a period of two or three years I had had continual knee problems...