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Maximum amount femur lengthening for long term recovery?

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Posted on Nov 1, 2020, 2:04 am
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Does anyone know what the max limit for femur lengthening is for the best chance at long term recovery with minimal issues?

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Posted on Nov 1, 2020, 4:36 am
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Up to 5cm is a low risk lengthening. Between 5-8cm is medium risk and over 8cm is high risk. The minimum the precise-stryde is 8cm.

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Posted on Nov 1, 2020, 4:37 am
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Typo....Maximum

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Posted on Nov 1, 2020, 4:41 am
#4

It's different for every person depending on your individual flexibility.

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