So sorry to hear this, about your dear hubby.
There was a FReeper who recently fell off a ladder (not very high...maybe three feet from ground, IIRC?). Last I read he was hoping they would save his foot.
Prayers up for your hubby, for you, for all involved in his surgery/recovery.
I read that thread when he posted it . And then it happened to us . Be careful on ladders . Its called compartment syndrome and happens quickly . Tomorrow will be his 5th surgery in a week .