I had undergone femur LL about 2.5 years ago and lengthened around 7cm with the PRECICE2 nail. I won't specify which doctor had operated on me but the overall procedure was uneventful and I'm happy with my final height.
However one issue that bothers me is the onset of pain in one of my leg after working out in the gym. I mostly do resistance with little aerobic exercises. It's hard to tell where the exact origin of the pain is but I can feel it throughout my leg and that side of the hip. The pain even extends below the knee onto my lower leg even though I haven't lengthened my tibias.
The pain varies in severity each day and mostly begins 20-60 mins after working out and lasts for couple of hours. I usually take 500mg of Paracetamol and 150mg of Ibuprofen which usually decreases the pain within 30 mins.
What really surprises me is that the pain occurs even if I only train my upper body and avoid my legs. I did not have any issues with pain after working out before my LL procedure.
I'm wondering if any of the LL veterans face or had this issue?
Also note that I still have my PRECICE2 rods in my femurs and that this pain only affects one of my leg while the other leg is painless.
Had internal LL 2.5 years ago and have pain after workout
One things, the amount you lengthened is the same that amount gained?
Quote from: MyronReducto on January 26, 2017, 11:52:16 AMI had undergone femur LL about 2.5 years ago and lengthened around 7cm with the PRECICE2 nail. I won't specify which doctor had operated on me but the overall procedure was uneventful and I'm happy with my final height.
However one issue that bothers me is the onset of pain in one of my leg after working out in the gym. I mostly do resistance with little aerobic exercises. It's hard to tell where the exact origin of the pain is but I can feel it throughout my leg and that side of the hip. The pain even extends below the knee onto my lower leg even though I haven't lengthened my tibias.
The pain varies in severity each day and mostly begins 20-60 mins after working out and lasts for couple of hours. I usually take 500mg of Paracetamol and 150mg of Ibuprofen which usually decreases the pain within 30 mins.
What really surprises me is that the pain occurs even if I only train my upper body and avoid my legs. I did not have any issues with pain after working out before my LL procedure.
I'm wondering if any of the LL veterans face or had this issue?
Also note that I still have my PRECICE2 rods in my femurs and that this pain only affects one of my leg while the other leg is painless.
Given your time frame, they should have removed the rods over a year ago (not at all saying that it's related to your discomfort post-exertion). Curious as to why they've left them in this long.
Quote from: onemorefoot on January 26, 2017, 12:17:14 PMOne things, the amount you lengthened is the same that amount gained?
Yes
Quote from: 6FeetSoon on January 26, 2017, 12:35:31 PMGiven your time frame, they should have removed the rods over a year ago (not at all saying that it's related to your discomfort post-exertion). Curious as to why they've left them in this long.
I'm thinking of removing the rods early next year. I do hope that the pain subsides or disappears after removing the rods. Frankly I don't know if the pain is due to the rod since I haven't been in touch with my doctor or seen anyone yet regarding my pain.
Quote from: MyronReducto on January 26, 2017, 12:50:02 PMYesI'm thinking of removing the rods early next year. I do hope that the pain subsides or disappears after removing the rods. Frankly I don't know if the pain is due to the rod since I haven't been in touch with my doctor or seen anyone yet regarding my pain.
Interesting. My doctor is insistent that the rods be removed 12 months post-op... no questions asked. Not sure why you havent followed up with your surgeon regarding the pain, ignoring it doesnt seem prudent.
Quote from: 6FeetSoon on January 26, 2017, 12:53:09 PMInteresting. My doctor is insistent that the rods be removed 12 months post-op... no questions asked. Not sure why you havent followed up with your surgeon regarding the pain, ignoring it doesnt seem prudent.
Yeah ignoring the pain and not getting medical advice is not really beneficial. I'll probably see another LL specialist that resides in my country since the doctor that operated on me lives on another continent. With regards to nail removal, I've read mixed opinions online on whether IM removal is more traumatic than keeping them in the bone. Some users also mentioned that doctors in their countries tell them its alright to keep their IM nails in their legs. But I don't know about fully internal nails like PRECICE and whether it would contribute to the kind of pain I face after working out.
To be honest, I'm actually more apprehensive about the nail removal causing more trauma.
Quote from: MyronReducto on January 26, 2017, 01:36:18 PMYeah ignoring the pain and not getting medical advice is not really beneficial. I'll probably see another LL specialist that resides in my country since the doctor that operated on me lives on another continent. With regards to nail removal, I've read mixed opinions online on whether IM removal is more traumatic than keeping them in the bone. Some users also mentioned that doctors in their countries tell them its alright to keep their IM nails in their legs. But I don't know about fully internal nails like PRECICE and whether it would contribute to the kind of pain I face after working out.
To be honest, I'm actually more apprehensive about the nail removal causing more trauma.
It's a magnet....it 100% should not remain in your body indefinitely. Rozbruch makes you pay for the removal ahead of time because in no universe will he allow you to keep it in. MRIs are also out of the question for obvious reasons
Quote from: 6FeetSoon on January 26, 2017, 01:52:37 PMIt's a magnet....it 100% should not remain in your body indefinitely. Rozbruch makes you pay for the removal ahead of time because in no universe will he allow you to keep it in. MRIs are also out of the question for obvious reasons
I'm wondering if there are any studies that show whether having magnetic implants in the body would have any detrimental effects to the body, besides being around strong magnets like MRI?
There is no good reason for you to still have the nails in your femurs. Now you plan on waiting until next year for removal. Bad idea dude! You shouldn't keep the nails inside your bones for that long.
Why are you asking this question to a bunch of regular people with no medical training in orthopedics instead of your doctor? You really need to contact him, I cant understand why you haven't already.
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