Duration of consolidation tibias

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How much time until external frame removal?
I know of the general rule of 1 month for every 1 cm of lengthening. But, is the time of lengthening phase included in the overall time?
I mean, if I'm 2 months post surgery (tibia external fixator), and did 3 cm, I should be able to remove it in 1 month? Or do I need to count 3 months from now (end of lengthening phase).
What do you think?
The surgeon said in the last checkup "3 months more" but that sounds like hell to me, and seriously considering removing it and putting a nail instead.

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Quote from: Body Builder on July 10, 2023, 01:34:48 PMThe general rule is 40-45 days for every cm from surgery till frame removal.
And for me this was completely true.

Thanks,
Did you have a straight forward lengthening phase?
I mean, mine wasn't because I had several days of not lengthening. Basically a lengthening (of 3cm) which should have taken 1 month, took me 2 months. So I wonder if this prolongs the time for consolidation. I know consolidation takes place simultaneously with distraction, but perhaps the consolidation is faster once you leave the callus alone....