13 cm in one year LON (6.5 femur + 6.5 tibia)
Thank to everyones input so far. I understand external femurs are nearly impossible. Thats why I chose LON for a medium amount like 6.5cm. What I dont get is why I wouldnt be able to walk normal at least.
My plan is 6.5 tibia + femur. Thats about 3 months in a frame for each segment. Then I will take a 3 to 4 month break after my tibia frames are removed and have femur surgery.
Thank you ub40!
I dont have time to wait more than a year for a 2nd surgery, so I am willing to settle for down to 10 cm. But how long could consolidation take. Also I forgot to mention Im 5'8
So if I do femurs 6.5 it would take 6.5 months to fully heal? Why couldn't I just wait 3 or 4 months after frame removal. That is about 6 or 7 months alone then instead of waiting the rest of the full uear I go in to the second surgery right after my 5 or 6 month mark of the entire process. Then after my femur frame removal at my 8 or 9 month mark
I spend the last 3 months of the year doing to PT to try to walk
Not in frames. But the first comment said that walking normal after 13 cm lengthening in one year is unrealistic. I wanted to know why of I can get out of frames so quickly. And do "more intensive" pt while frames are off to help my muscles adjust quicker.
Ok then, but will be able to move freely and unaided?
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