HELP! Is this a bent nail?

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Look bent to me as well. Why would you take unassisted steps lol? That’s the one thing they ask you not to do.

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keep us posted on what dr m says. Im pretty curious

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Quote from: 6ft (inthemorning) on August 10, 2023, 04:42:32 PMNo, the images aren't distorted. These are single images, not combined. I compared the images with prior x-rays and there is definitely a curvature which wasn't there before.

OK, your nail is indeed bent. However, since the bending is mild, I believe there should be no problem if you limit the load and live cautiously until consolidation. Please take care.

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Quote from: 6ft (inthemorning) on August 10, 2023, 04:40:53 PMYes, I have been taking a few steps around the kitchen unassisted for the second half of the distraction phase.

It's actually sort of wild because the second half of the distraction phase is actually where the nail is the weakest. But it also shows how strong the nails are even at 8cm capacity. The company says it can only support 75pounds yet you are walking around with 140pounds of weight on it and all that happened was a slight bend.

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Quote from: jerrytheman on August 10, 2023, 06:42:55 PMkeep us posted on what dr m says. Im pretty curious

I met with Dr. Mahboubian yesterday and he said it wasn't a big deal— just be extra careful during consolidation. He measured the femural bowing to be 1-2 degrees and said it's within a normal range and he's seen much worse. Also said that it won't cause any long term knee or ankle pain. I'm feeling better I just hope all of this is true. My bone growth looks strong too.

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就怕你后期彻底断了

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Its a little dangerous.

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Quote from: 6ft (inthemorning) on August 12, 2023, 02:53:47 PMI met with Dr. Mahboubian yesterday and he said it wasn't a big deal— just be extra careful during consolidation. He measured the femural bowing to be 1-2 degrees and said it's within a normal range and he's seen much worse. Also said that it won't cause any long term knee or ankle pain. I'm feeling better I just hope all of this is true. My bone growth looks strong too.

I'm glad you are going to be ok without needing any further medical intervention. But, let this be a warning to prospective patients. Precice 2.2 is not weight bearing, and you should never walk unassisted unless your Doctor instructs you to.

There was a study that included a patient that went hiking while still undergoing consolidation. He wound up breaking his nail entirely. Don't do it!