Walking With The Wounded teams acclimatise during bad weather delays

The transcript narrates the experience of a soldier in Helmond, Afghanistan, who was injured by an IED explosion. It details the medical evacuation to the UK, the initial treatment, and the long rehabilitation process. Despite initial predictions of limited recovery, the soldier opted for a double amputation, which led to significant improvement and adaptation to prosthetics, allowing a return to a relatively normal life.

What event led to the narrator's severe injuries in Helmond, Afghanistan?

• A helicopter crash

• An improvised explosive device

• A vehicle collision

• A building collapse

How long did it take for the narrator to be transported back to the UK after the incident?

• 12 hours

• 22 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

What was the initial prognosis regarding the narrator's ability to walk after the incident?

• He would walk normally

• Walking would be unlikely

• He would need crutches

• He would need a cane

What major medical procedure did the narrator undergo to improve his mobility?

• Hip replacement

• Double amputation

• Spinal surgery

• Knee replacement

How long after the operation did the narrator start using prosthetics?

• Two weeks

• Six weeks

• Three months

• One year