After months of recovery and physiotherapy following his long-awaited knee surgery, Paul Di'Anno , Iron Maiden , will use a custom-made brace to help him walk again.
After spending six years in a wheelchair due to a series of health problems , Paul Di'Anno finally underwent his long-awaited knee surgery thanks to a fundraising effort by his fans . The singer moved everyone by releasing a video showing him moving his left leg for the first time in years , and now faces the possibility of walking again soon.
According to information provided to Blabbermouth by Stjepan Juras – Di'Anno's caregiver and a longtime Iron Maiden fan – the first option for Paul would be to use a carbon fiber orthosis that would allow him to wear his own shoes, but his condition does not permit this model. An alternative would be an orthosis that already has a built-in shoe, but this was discarded because the musician would need to spend several months walking in two different shoes.
A third option would be a temporary immobilization surgery and the installation of external pins, which would allow Paul Di'Anno to walk after the knee implant. Unfortunately, this option was also postponed due to a circulation problem in the musician's leg that could compromise the safety of the procedure.
The singer will need to undergo a series of treatments to improve circulation, but, according to Juras, the orthopedists in charge of the case have found a type of orthosis that “will fit perfectly” on Paul and with which he can walk.
“On Monday, Paul will have his feet measured so they can make a custom orthosis. When it arrives, he will spend some time in Croatia learning to walk again, and the doctors believe he will be able to be at his first show in seven years. After that, Paul will have to walk and exercise intensively for several months to fully recover his circulation, and when that happens, he will be ready for the final surgery,” said the caregiver.
We're rooting for Paul Di'Anno's full recovery!
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