A long road back for Lowell’s Joshua Boucher

injury got worse and prevented him from walking. Boucher went to an urgent care facility, which suggested he see an orthopedist, who advised waiting a week for the swelling to subside.

The following morning around 5:30 a.m., he awoke with a 103-degree temperature and vomiting. About 12 hours later, he had emergency surgery at Lowell General Hospital.continue reading …