5.5 Cm Femurs with Dr. Giotikas and G-Nail.

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Quote from: V21 on September 23, 2021, 08:16:09 PMBtw, could any Betz patient tell me if they think forearm crutches are better? I have seen videos of Betz patients having almost normal gait with those crutches, using them only for support and balance. With my crutches (below shoulder), I am even much slower than with walker.

I use the Betz branded crutches that he gives everyone and according to Betz my gait is good. It's hard for me to give you an idea of how fast you can walk with them, but if you want I can send you a video, PM me and I will add you on whatsapp. Then you will see what it's like.

I hate crutches btw. When my wife is not around I need my backpack to carry stuff from room to room Can't wait to be able to walk again.

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I think the crutches do little to improve gait. If anything, they worsen it by removing the need for your glutes to contract. This is why most of us lose our butts completely.

If you want to improve your gait, it is imperative to stretch all muscles while strength-train your glutes. Squats and side stepping with resistance band are great at this.

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When a patient is doing LL, what are the most useful questions to ask people on the forum in practice? Seems like alot of good info on wheelchair stuff but I wonder in practice what are the most noticeable differences in everyday life with gnail inside

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Quote from: DonBones on September 23, 2021, 08:26:36 PM...I use the Betz branded crutches that he gives everyone...

Is this really true? Is Betz really making money from "Betz branded crutches"? Come on now...Do you really think that a pair of crutches can actually make a huge difference in recovery? Imo, they both are the same...just use which ever works better in your hands and you'll be fine.

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Quote from: Arcon on September 24, 2021, 06:34:49 AMIs this really true? Is Betz really making money from "Betz branded crutches"? Come on now...Do you really think that a pair of crutches can actually make a huge difference in recovery? Imo, they both are the same...just use which ever works better in your hands and you'll be fine.

No, he isn't. I didn't pay for them. When I say branded I mean there is a Betz logo on them.

For fks sake.

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Quote from: Arcon on September 24, 2021, 06:34:49 AMIs this really true? Is Betz really making money from "Betz branded crutches"? Come on now...Do you really think that a pair of crutches can actually make a huge difference in recovery? Imo, they both are the same...just use which ever works better in your hands and you'll be fine.

No, he isn't. I didn't pay for them. When I say branded I mean there is a Betz logo on them.

For fks sake.

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The distraction schedule is a bit concerning. 1cm during surgery, not waiting for a week, 6mm under anaesthesia, 1.5mm for a week. Why do they have to change all these things just because the nail is different? Why can't they just do it like they do it for Precice nails?

Non-union and nerve damage are possible risks from this. Have you asked the doctor about this?

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The distraction schedule is a bit concerning. 1cm during surgery, not waiting for a week, 6mm under anaesthesia, 1.5mm for a week. Why do they have to change all these things just because the nail is different? Why can't they just do it like they do it for Precice nails?

Non-union and nerve damage are possible risks from this. Have you asked the doctor about this?

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I agree with this concerns. As far as I understood, the difference is that strong callus can block the mechanical nail, so that's why it's very important to go fast and have "margin" so you can click well. Maybe I'm wrong. Giotikas told me that my bone growth was strong, but now at 3.5 cm I think preconsolidation is extremely rare right?

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Giotikas contacted me today and said I'm allowed to go back to 1 mm per day, so that's great. Also, next X rays are on Tuesday.