Cast for 4 weeks after frame removal?

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Hey guys my doctor is going to make me wear a cast for 4 weeks after external TSF frame removal. Was wondering if this was usual?

Thanks

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Quote from: Alija2 on June 12, 2022, 06:40:23 AMHey guys my doctor is going to make me wear a cast for 4 weeks after external TSF frame removal. Was wondering if this was usual?

Thanks

Never heard of it. Is it something that wraps around the leg like big bandage?

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Some doctors do this or similar

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There's the need for a cast for example when tibial lenghtening makes Aquilles tendon surgery lengthening necessary.

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It's common after external lengthening to have a cast or brace on the legs for about a month after frame removal. I was given leg braces to wear for about the same amount of time after frame removal as well http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=634.msg37519#msg37519

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Quote from: KiloKAHN on June 14, 2022, 09:01:25 PMIt's common after external lengthening to have a cast or brace on the legs for about a month after frame removal. I was given leg braces to wear for about the same amount of time after frame removal as well http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=634.msg37519#msg37519

Oh okkk that makes sense I was surprised because I read people say you can walk right after the surgery, but I’m guessing it won’t be easy to walk around with a cast