Adward- EXTERNAL TIBIA - Dr. Pradip Sharma INDIA

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Quote from: Sanity on August 24, 2018, 12:47:41 PMhey adward, i will be going for external tibias with the ilazarov standard frames just like yours (although the build could differ).

But i wont be using the LON but only the external ilazarov fixators as i cant afford to travel out for surgery with higher costs. also im doing it locally here in pakistan from an orthopedic surgeon who has some experience with cll and this is what he offers.

wat would u advice me most in this circumstances, i know there are different pros and cons to different types of ll procedures and equipments used. i need to know wat i should be most careful about and also consider the most importance during this type of ll (external fixator only).

also wat would be the advantages for going this (oldschool) method if any.

p.s i hav no other options! 

Thanks!

See but if you are determined then no disadvantage should discourage you.

First thing first:
1) Let your doctor evaluate the laxity of your muscles, your weight etc.
2) 7cm is doable but still, you and your doctor should have the last word on it.
3) Have a very experienced physio by your side, as you would be facing many situations where you would need the help of a professionally trained physio.

Disadvantages:

1) Restrictive mobility
2) Many more pins to be used to stabilize the frame
3) Higher chances of infection
4) Fixators will stay for a prolonged time
5) Muscle wasting depends on your level of mobility, but muscles will be restricted by pins which would definitely cause muscle immobility by itself.
6) Higher incidence of pins breaking
Many more can be listed but what's important is that if you are determined and prepared then with a good medical team, it's all doable.
Good luck from my side. 

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thanks and most of the cons u mentioned were related to the musculature which i believe can be reversed in time once im out of the device. i hope there arnt serious bone related cons to this.

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Quote from: Sanity on August 24, 2018, 02:10:32 PMthanks and most of the cons u mentioned were related to the musculature which i believe can be reversed in time once im out of the device. i hope there arnt serious bone related cons to this.

Don't worry, just prepare yourself and if you truly want it then go for it. Khallas 

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exactly man. I want it just too much and overthinking will not help to change my decision. u r very right, once im done with the osteotomies half the battle is already won.

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Quote from: Sanity on August 25, 2018, 04:21:55 PMexactly man. I want it just too much and overthinking will not help to change my decision. u r very right, once im done with the osteotomies half the battle is already won.

Best of luck 

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I had been resting for last 2 days and have started with 0.5mm each day for my last 2cm.
Such a sense of achievement 

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Having entered almost into the last month of lengthening makes me feel very delighted, not just because I am about to get what I wanted but also because I got time to figure out what I wanted to do next in my life.
Also, I must thank my pals here: Foremost let me begin with Harry. Harry thanks a lot for helping me achieve my dream, no person could be as noble as you. May you achieve a lot of success in your life.
My surgeon Dr. Pradeep Sharma, nothing short of an angel.
My caretaker: Thanks a lot for bearing with me.
The whole staff at hospital and guest house. I know you all would never read it, but all I want to say is thanks from the deepest part of mine heart.
My family, without them not just this but nothing is possible.
Lastly but most importantly God, who has always helped me achieve even deepest of my wishes.
Now, who can forget all fellow LLers here, such a huge thanks to all for sharing your experiences.

Thanks to all
Stay happy and wish me luck, as the journey is not yet over idiots. Sorry

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happy for u. i still have 4 months to go bfre ll op and i cant w8.

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Quote from: Sanity on August 28, 2018, 10:34:35 PMhappy for u. i still have 4 months to go bfre ll op and i cant w8.

Thanks buddy. Don't worry at all, time would fly faster than a jet plane.

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how is ur pain now? i know its crazy bad in start but how u coping now?