Is gastrocsoleus recession needed for tibia lengthening?

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Hey there!

 

In this video starting from minute 16:00, Dr. Robert Rozbruch states that for most of those who want to lengthen their tibia for more than 4 cm, gasterosoleus resession is a must. Now this scares me a little bit. Is it even true? We know that a reasonable limit for tibial lengthening is 5-6 cm. Does that mean everyone should do this surgery? did anyone who did tibia lengthening undergo this surgery?

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I'm planning to do 5 cm in the tibia and I'm scared like hell because of that and I can't take any other procedures. Do you think if I follow a very good physiotherapy program during the lengthening, will it be enough to a point where I can walk without pain?

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thanks for the replies, ghkid2019.

speaking of pain, What part of the leg exactly hurts while walking? is it joints/knee, muscles/tendons, or a general feeling? Will it still hurt say 1 year post surgery? Can I still have the freedom of movement as before or Am I going to experience some limitations in terms of walking and jogging?

btw, can you pls mention those diaries in which people lengthened 5-6 cm and didn't have ballerina foot problems? ty

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Correct  but Does the pain reduces over time?

I feel like most of the problems associated with muscles and tendons can be resolved by following the physiotherapy program diligently. Also, why would the bone hurt from where it breaks after it completely heals? I think that with time most the pain vanishes. correct me if i'm wrong.ty