Sheldon-area historical tornado activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/9/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 40.7 miles away from the Sheldon place center killed 2 people and injured 17 people and caused $3 million in damages.
Similar results have been found in other studies [17] [18]. Based on these reports we have defined hard-to-heal ulcers in this study as venous leg ulcers with an initial area of 10cm2 or greater and a duration of six months or more.
A Closer Look at the Recovery Process. A broken leg can take you out of your activities for weeks to months. Recovery from a broken or fractured leg depends on the type, location, and complexity of the fracture. For example, a fractured thighbone (femur) generally takes more time and complex treatment than a broken fibula in the lower leg.