If you were to be crippled

Break an arm, with a slightly painful infection

Break a leg

The broken limb cannot be healed. No casts, no wheelchairs, no support for it.

Crippled

Dec 18, 2010

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Break an arm, with a slightly painful infection

Without any support, a broken leg makes every movement agonizing — even trying to hop jars and aggravates the injury
A broken leg with no support prevents reaching food, using the bathroom, or getting anywhere independently
A broken arm is painful but your legs still work, preserving the most essential form of physical mobility

Break a leg

A broken arm prevents typing, using a computer, playing games, and essentially all fine motor tasks that define daily life
The arm option comes bundled with an infection, adding serious medical risk on top of the fracture itself
A broken leg can be rested while both hands remain fully functional for work, communication, and daily tasks

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If you were to be crippled

Break an arm, with a slightly painful infection

Break a leg