State, Ex Rel. v. Indus. Comm.

In October, 1933, Pyles, while in the course of his employment, received an injury consisting of a compound, comminuted and crushing fracture of the upper third of the right femur, was confined to the hospital with that limb in a plaster cast which, when removed, left his leg stiff and ankylosed, and, was directed by his physician to use a cane to assist in ambulating in order to strengthen the leg and hasten recovery. He applied for and received workmen's compensation for that injury.

In April, 1934, while following his physician's instructions, Pyles placed weight upon the injured member,…