Posted on Nov 3, 2014, 4:58 am
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Please Read It is important NOT to extrapolate the images below to other contexts. When it comes to LL, no two people are the same. Everyone starts with variations in femur to tibia ratio, leg to torso ratio, wingspan to height ratio, etc. As such, the images below should NOT be taken as a recommendation nor should they be used to determine what amount of LL anyone else should consider.
Greek-Semidget asked about my proportions, walking and sitting after my LL procedure. A picture speaks a thousand words so I figured I'd just post some pics. Some background info:
Some other info
My femurs are now definitely longer than my tibias, but I knew that would be the case and its a compromise I was willing to make. In my day to day life, I have yet to meet anyone who noticed anything odd with regard to proportions, even acquintances who give me a once over trying to figure out how I gained that much height. Its unlikely that I'll do LL on my tibias. One helping was enough for me.
Once again It is important NOT to extrapolate the images below to other contexts. When it comes to LL, no two people are the same. Everyone starts with variations in femur to tibia ratio, leg to torso ratio, wingspan to height ratio, etc. As such, the images below should NOT be taken as a recommendation nor should they be used to determine what amount of LL anyone else should consider. Having said that, best of luck to those of you who decide to take on LL.
Greek-Semidget asked about my proportions, walking and sitting after my LL procedure. A picture speaks a thousand words so I figured I'd just post some pics. Some background info:
- Starting height 173.5cm
- Starting wingspan 183cm (unusual)
- Final heigh 184cm after 10.5 cm LL on Femurs
- Initial surgery August 2012
- Nail removal October 2014
- Before LL, my femur to tibia ratio was almost 1:1, which is not common
Some other info
- After completing lengthening, it took 14 months to achieve bone consolidation. However, with the 13mm internal nail, I was able to walk without crutches 3 months after completing lengthening. Still used a walking stick in crowded areas and uneven surfaces for about 6 months.
- Took 12 months for hyperlordosis to retreat to where I could walk with the same gait as before LL. However, ITP bands and Knee flexion/extension was back to normal about 3-4 months post lengthening
- Work in an office and seat for long hours. No issues there, but I avoided seating for long for the first year since seating makes hyperlordosis harder to get rid of
- Didn't try to run until 1.5 years post lengthening. Even then, just did a light jog. I can run fine now after nails were removed.
My femurs are now definitely longer than my tibias, but I knew that would be the case and its a compromise I was willing to make. In my day to day life, I have yet to meet anyone who noticed anything odd with regard to proportions, even acquintances who give me a once over trying to figure out how I gained that much height. Its unlikely that I'll do LL on my tibias. One helping was enough for me.
Once again It is important NOT to extrapolate the images below to other contexts. When it comes to LL, no two people are the same. Everyone starts with variations in femur to tibia ratio, leg to torso ratio, wingspan to height ratio, etc. As such, the images below should NOT be taken as a recommendation nor should they be used to determine what amount of LL anyone else should consider. Having said that, best of luck to those of you who decide to take on LL.