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Posted on May 31, 2023, 10:14 pm
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Chatted with my USA doctor who did my CLL. I sent in an x-ray I took on 5/30 (60mm) and he just got a chance to look at it today. Office said something is slightly wrong and the nail is cracked. Told me it will need to be replaced but it is insured. On the x-ray I didnt see much other than the fact my right nail seems to be lengthened a bit shorter than the left one?
I'm so confused, doctor will call me in 3 days, but the suspense on whats going on is killing me. Never had a fall or any issues, I always use my walker. This is Precise 2.2 on my femur.
They even told me to continue to lengthen as normal, "but the rotation will get worse."

I have no idea what this means, if anyone knows what to expect or has something similar happen please let me know. This was not a complication I expected. I'll have more info Saturday but for now I don't seem to have much more access. It doesn't seem urgent enough and want me to continue to lengthen normally, yet the nail needs to be replaced?? will I need another friggen surgery
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 1:17 am
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Sorry to hear that your nail is cracked. Would u mind to show your X ray pic here? Therefore maybe someone can  give u some suggestions. I think u should stop lengthening now. Or u consults one more doctor as soon as possible.
Hope everything is going well! Best Wishes!
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 2:20 am
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Quote from: Yau on June 01, 2023, 01:17:14 AMSorry to hear that your nail is cracked. Would u mind to show your X ray pic here? Therefore maybe someone can  give u some suggestions. I think u should stop lengthening now. Or u consults one more doctor as soon as possible.
Hope everything is going well! Best Wishes!

They told me to keep lengthening as normal and I can keep putting partial weight (50%) on it, and doctor will speak with me in 3 days. Likely he will need to replace the nail (for free).
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 3:44 am
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The PRECICE® nail only allows for 50–75 lb (22–34 kg) of weight-bearing..
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 3:51 am
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Quote from: slowed & reverb on June 01, 2023, 03:44:40 AMThe PRECICE® nail only allows for 50–75 lb (22–34 kg) of weight-bearing..

He said he always uses the walker and never had a fall.

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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 4:26 am
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i mean if you think a walker can take up 50% of his weight during every motion Cracked Precise 2.2 Nails theres a reason why most people with precise were bound to wheelchair 24/7 during the lengthening phase. personally i will never get off my wheels when im gonna get the surgery done.
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 4:33 am
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I think that there is still a risk of exceeding the weight limit at certain times even if you use a walking aid, after all, Precice 2.2 is not a fully weight-bearing nail.
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 4:39 am
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I think none of you had the surgery because you're supposed to put weight on it and use a walker unless youre over 180 pounds. Even at paley or any other US institute (at least with the 12.5mm nail)
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 4:39 am
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Quote from: slowed & reverb on June 01, 2023, 04:26:25 AMi mean if you think a walker can take up 50% of his weight during every motion Cracked Precise 2.2 Nails theres a reason why most people with precise were bound to wheelchair 24/7 during the lengthening phase. personally i will never get off my wheels when im gonna get the surgery done.

this is false lol
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023, 2:53 pm
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Quote from: jerrytheman on June 01, 2023, 04:39:26 AMI think none of you had the surgery because you're supposed to put weight on it and use a walker unless youre over 180 pounds. Even at paley or any other US institute (at least with the 12.5mm nail)

What's your weight and how many steps (roughly) you were taking each day / were told is ok?
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