Broken bone and compartment syndrome

[Tendon Pilot]

Hey guys!

So I recently got into car accident and broke my left tibia and had compartment syndrome (tibia section got swollen due to internal pressure, decreasing blood flow, nerves and muscle cells getting pushed tight) and almost had to amputate my leg back in December.

Now I am half year in to my physical therapy and able to walk and do some exercises such as squats and lunges. Unfortunately some small part of my inner shin side (left leg, ankle facing my right leg) feels a bit numb.

And I read this on Transport Canada for Category 1 Medical:
The applicant shall be free from
(a) any abnormality, congenital or acquired; or
(b) any active, latent, acute or chronic disability; or
(c) any wound, injury or sequelae from operation

Am I screwed for Category 1?
Just wondering if there is anyone out there who has experienced a similar situation.

Cheers!

[pittss2b]

Transport Canada looks at each case individually, on a risk base analysis. I think you would get a medical, but the only way to know for sure is to go do one. There is a list of doctors here:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/came-meac/l.aspx?lang=eng

Adam

[Tendon Pilot]

Thank you Adam!

I guess you are right. I'm about to retake the medicals this coming July at the same place I got my Category 1. Also, I did have that in my note already but thank you so much for the link!

[Pilot DAR]

Don't sweat it Tendon, literally, if you can walk smoothly into the Doctor's office, you should be fine. Take if from me, the numbness in your leg is probably as much a good thing as bad. My leg injuries were much worse than what you describe. I think I would be in more discomfort if all the nerves in my legs were working 100%. Every now and then one of them reconnects just to remind me that they could be working!

After my examination, and stamp in my booklet, my medical included a little interaction with TC, but certainly no problem. It was my broken back, spinal cord injury, and concussion which interested them more than my broken legs and shoulder. I was entirely well treated by the TC staff and Doctor. I was a bit tactical though, I rode my folding bike to the meeting with the TC Doctor, and carried it into the meeting room. I think that helped convince him that though I'm a little less flexible now, I still have what is needed to be a Cat 1 pilot.

[Tendon Pilot]

Wow Pilot Dar, I am sorry to hear that... That being said, I guess you are right about my injury wasn't bad as yours!

I was planning to get my Cat 1 pilot checked here in Tokyo but I just found out that the doctor there retired and was told I have to take my medical in Canada....
I know there is one in Haneda Airport, but they don't accept glasses so kind of in tough spot now.

Most likely will be taking Cat 1 check in Vancouver but I might try your tactics haha