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Posted on Jul 8, 2023, 4:14 am
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either (tibia+arm) or (femur+arm), concurrently

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023, 5:51 am
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Quote from: lovinglonglegs on July 08, 2023, 04:14:16 AMeither (tibia+arm) or (femur+arm), concurrently

Possible but you're probably effectively disabled for probably half a year depending on how long you lengthen, and even then you'd need to consolidate and undergo physical therapy for both pairs of limbs. That's difficult as, ideally, you'd want to be able to focus on one pair of limbs, and for legs to use a walker after some time of consolidation to move around instead of just being on your wheelchair all the time. You'd also probably need a round-the-clock caretaker for the first few months since it'll be difficult to move or even go to the toilet, because you wouldn't even properly be able to lift yourself.

Of course, this is just my take on this, I'm sure someone else with experience can have a better view on this.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023, 2:09 pm
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No it's not possible, you need your arms to move during LL.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023, 2:38 pm
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No, you'll need your arms for the wheelchair, walker, and forearm crutches. Also for the stairs to hold onto a sturdy banister.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023, 4:09 pm
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thanks, that makes lots of sense

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