Shaun,

The fact that you broke bones likely helped you avoid more serious brain damage. The distortion of your bones absorbed some of the impact. The difference between no distortion and an 1/8th inch of distortion can reduce the G force against your brain by 50%. The injury then becomes more localized or focal.

With a focal injury, the brain is more able to work around the injured area with the support of the uninjured or minimally injured rest of the brain.

The trouble with most concussions is they result in diffuse axonal injuries to large areas if not all of the brain. This leaves as much as the whole brain needing to recover. With no strong areas to support the damaged areas, recovery is much slower and tends to be incomplete.

It is like falling hard and breaking an ankle. With a strong upper body and uninjured opposite leg, the injured person can take care of the injured leg/ankle by hobbling around with crutches.

Good for you.

I hope you recovery continues.