On a serious note, thanks to those who have offered advice and sympathy to me. I think I will have to get some physiotherapy as soon as possible.
In the four years up to last December, I had been seriously depressed and anxious, but late December finished all medication. (A gradual process started last October). I was well on the path to recovery when this happened. I had to give up work in 2004, and had considered taking a part-time job recently. I realised that I would need to concentrate on getting better. So "pussy footing" around by the doctors after my recent injuries, has at least doubled, if not tripled the time it will take to recover.
Long story short, I cannot claim Incapacity Benefit, I just Nat Ins. credits, but seem to get just as much hassle.