Precise 2.2 Nail Questions

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Quote from: Stretch on October 03, 2021, 03:51:53 PMWow that is surprising!

Precise sounds more reliable indeed. The only downside I can see is the weight bearing considerations, it sucks

Dr Assayag

I’ve read previously your take on LON Femur but at this time the only other internal nail other then P2 that is still used is the mechanical/ratchet nail “Betz/Gnail” variations. What is your take on this nail if any as it has quite a lot of traction throughout Europe clinics as its “weight bearing”?

I wish I could give you an honest opinion on those but I really have no experience with the Albizzia mechanical nail variations.

we shall see !

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Thank you again Dr Assayag.

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Quote from: Michael J. Assayag, MD on October 03, 2021, 04:21:11 PMI wish I could give you an honest opinion on those but I really have no experience with the Albizzia mechanical nail variations.

we shall see !

Hello Dr. Assayag,

just a question: If I am about 60kg (132 pounds) pre surgery, would I be able to use a walker?

Would I be able to stand (for example to wash teeth or any other such task)? Or is that more a "it depends" question?

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I think that, now that Stryde is gone, mechanical nails must be considered as a good option. I'm a current G Nail patient with Giotikas, 5 weeks post op. While the experience has been pretty painful, I am walking since day one, and I feel very happy about my choice. And also important: I seem to be very unlucky, cause the other patients did not have as much pain clicking as I had. We all have quite good bone formation too.

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Quote from: pownzorgeek on October 03, 2021, 04:42:38 PMHello Dr. Assayag,

just a question: If I am about 60kg (132 pounds) pre surgery, would I be able to use a walker?

Would I be able to stand (for example to wash teeth or any other such task)? Or is that more a "it depends" question?

with 12.5 nails you would be able to stand.

walking is not recommended

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Quote from: Michael J. Assayag, MD on October 03, 2021, 04:21:11 PMI wish I could give you an honest opinion on those but I really have no experience with the Albizzia mechanical nail variations.

we shall see !

Why haven't they ever had FDA approval in the US? Do you know the history?

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Quote from: Michael J. Assayag, MD on October 03, 2021, 12:06:06 PMYou will start walking assisted around 4-4.5 months.

walking unassisted by 6 months.

I have patients drive by 3.5 months  when they don’t take any narcotics and their reflexes are back .
normal gait may take up to a year, but this is not specific to PRECICE

Hi Dr,

What is the ETA on when you will be able to lift weights? Specifically upper body

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upper body right from the beginning. Just modify your exercises not to have to bear weight on your legs

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Quote from: Want-3-inches on October 03, 2021, 05:50:35 PMWhy haven't they ever had FDA approval in the US? Do you know the history?

1) Since they do not perform any operations in the US, why bother?

2) The clicking pain complication which I experienced too will have to be fixed. Doesn't seem solvable as Betz and Guichet have been at it for decades.

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Quote from: Michael J. Assayag, MD on October 03, 2021, 12:06:06 PMYou will start walking assisted around 4-4.5 months.

walking unassisted by 6 months.

I have patients drive by 3.5 months  when they don’t take any narcotics and their reflexes are back .
normal gait may take up to a year, but this is not specific to PRECICE

Thanks Dr. Assayag, didnt know you were on this forum but thats cool that you are. Im currently waiting for stryde because i dont want to miss too much time from work. I work two jobs. One that is an office job and another that requires me to be on my feet. I would be okay with at least getting back to the one where i can just drive to my office and work. I also rather not tell my parents about this procedure til after its done so they dont worry which is why i want a normal gait. How long would you say in comparison to the stryde nail would the precise 2 take to get a normal gait, be able to star walking unassisted. really just trying to figure out a timetable to get back to working and a normal walk before i can get back to my normal life. Dont want anyone asking questions about what happened to me.