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Hello Everyone
I am currently close to 2 months post op for internal femurs with the precise nail. As of today I’m at 5.2 cm along. I’m aiming for the full 8cm which I’m 3 weeks away from. I did my procedure in the States but I flew back to my home state after 2 weeks post op and probably not going to see my doctor till the nail removal in the future. As far as issues I’m currently having, my range of motion isn’t that great, I can’t walk with straight knees, they’re slightly blended. I’m pretty tight in the hamstrings and glutes, also I’m having a bit of numbness in my right leg (which the doctor said was normal). My knees don’t bend that far either. Anyways as far as all these issues go, I’m not worried much about them, I’m doing my PT and stretching and have faith once I’m done with the distraction phase I’ll improve drastically. I don’t really have much pain, but the discomfort never leaves. I’m a very patient person so I’m sure I can grind out another 3 weeks and get to 8cm, I’m sure it’ll worsen my range of motion and extension/bending of the knee, but I’m confident of getting that back after the distraction. This question is for the veterans of the community. What determined whether or not you were able to do the full 8cm or even 7.6cm? Was it because the doctor told you (because thats not really convenient for me to fly out 2000+ miles) or was it because you just were tired of lengthening? Or lack of range of motion? What signs am I supposed to be looking for?
Thank you

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Hey ... congratulations on your surgery.. can please tell us ... how old you are and who did your surgery....

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Quote from: Painistemporary on June 21, 2019, 04:47:49 PMHello Everyone
I am currently close to 2 months post op for internal femurs with the precise nail. As of today I’m at 5.2 cm along. I’m aiming for the full 8cm which I’m 3 weeks away from. I did my procedure in the States but I flew back to my home state after 2 weeks post op and probably not going to see my doctor till the nail removal in the future. As far as issues I’m currently having, my range of motion isn’t that great, I can’t walk with straight knees, they’re slightly blended. I’m pretty tight in the hamstrings and glutes, also I’m having a bit of numbness in my right leg (which the doctor said was normal). My knees don’t bend that far either. Anyways as far as all these issues go, I’m not worried much about them, I’m doing my PT and stretching and have faith once I’m done with the distraction phase I’ll improve drastically. I don’t really have much pain, but the discomfort never leaves. I’m a very patient person so I’m sure I can grind out another 3 weeks and get to 8cm, I’m sure it’ll worsen my range of motion and extension/bending of the knee, but I’m confident of getting that back after the distraction. This question is for the veterans of the community. What determined whether or not you were able to do the full 8cm or even 7.6cm? Was it because the doctor told you (because thats not really convenient for me to fly out 2000+ miles) or was it because you just were tired of lengthening? Or lack of range of motion? What signs am I supposed to be looking for?
Thank you

Hi Pain! I stopped at 7.5/6 because 3 inches was good enough for me and the tightness felt very uncomfortable for me at that point.  Would help to see a picture of the knee bending to get an idea of how tight the hamstrings have gotten. Do you have any "anterior pelvic tilt?"

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Quote from: PANDA:BEAR.. on June 21, 2019, 05:38:04 PMHey ... congratulations on your surgery.. can please tell us ... how old you are and who did your surgery....

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Hey Panda I’m 20 years old and Dr. Mahboubian

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How tall is you?

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I think the same as you, this surgery is pricey , so why not get all height from it?

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Quote from: InFullStryde on June 21, 2019, 06:04:38 PMHi Pain! I stopped at 7.5/6 because 3 inches was good enough for me and the tightness felt very uncomfortable for me at that point.  Would help to see a picture of the knee bending to get an idea of how tight the hamstrings have gotten. Do you have any "duck ass?"

First off, I want to thank IFS so much because he’s been always such a great help. Every time I PM’ed him and asked questions he answered with great detail and loves helping others. He truly has a great heart.
So I can continue to 8cm even if my knees aren’t bending and extending much, if I can tolerate the pain?  Yes, a picture would be great if you don’t mind. Also can you please clarify exactly what “duck ass” means, I read a lot about it but never really knew what it meant.

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Quote from: Painistemporary on June 21, 2019, 07:54:20 PMFirst off, I want to thank IFS so much because he’s been always such a great help. Every time I PM’ed him and asked questions he answered with great detail and loves helping others. He truly has a great heart.
So I can continue to 8cm even if my knees aren’t bending and extending much, if I can tolerate the pain?  Yes, a picture would be great if you don’t mind. Also can you please clarify exactly what “duck ass” means, I read a lot about it but never really knew what it meant.

... IFS, is certainly a good man .. his advice is very valuable.. I think you can hit your target of 8cm ... listen to your body and take it slow and steady.. please keep us all updated..

Panda 

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hi PainisTemporary,
so first of all, you did precice not stryde, right ?
second of all, Dr mahoubian , oh well , can you reflect exactly how experienced and professional this Dr is, thjeres something about him that really puts me off!!
did he do IT Band on you?

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Quote from: Painistemporary on June 21, 2019, 07:54:20 PMFirst off, I want to thank IFS so much because he’s been always such a great help. Every time I PM’ed him and asked questions he answered with great detail and loves helping others. He truly has a great heart.
So I can continue to 8cm even if my knees aren’t bending and extending much, if I can tolerate the pain?  Yes, a picture would be great if you don’t mind. Also can you please clarify exactly what “duck ass” means, I read a lot about it but never really knew what it meant.

Hi Pain,

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad to assist.   "Duck Ass" is the street name for something called "Anterior Pelvic Tilt".  As you lengthen, the quadriceps muscles pull down on the pelvis causing it to tilt forward a bit.  Unfortunately, I experienced this. Luckily, about 2.5 months post lengthening, my APT is a lot better; but still have some time and work to go before it's gone back to normal.   I was wondering if you had experienced this at all.  Also, are you attending PT and have they provided any feedback for you on your condition?