Is it possible to return to 100% confidence in leg mobility after LL?

I’m considering limb lengthening for maybe 2-3in(closer to 2). Is it reasonable to return to your previous heights mobility and confidence or will you always walk a little funny or strange? I noticed guys who got LL for 3 inches they look like they are new to ice skating or on stilts and look like they have to consciously try to walk every time they do.

This is also under the assumption I got to a great doctor that costs a lot and not some Turkish clinic.

Hey, been researching LL for over a year at this point. Haven’t undergone the procedure personally, but I can say that if you are dedicated to your PT and do as your surgeon and physician tell you to do, you can 100% return to full mobility. Your biometrics aren’t the same as your proportions are different, but in terms of flexibility, range of motion, speed, etc. Yes you can regain all of that with room for growth. I would recommend checking out Cyborg4Life’a most recent livestream and listen to DJCyborg’s testimony. He says around the 10 month mark, he was able to move very well with the rods still in. Hope this helps.

Quote from: Wannabewider on May 18, 2025, 05:42:22 PMI’m considering limb lengthening for maybe 2-3in(closer to 2). Is it reasonable to return to your previous heights mobility and confidence or will you always walk a little funny or strange? I noticed guys who got LL for 3 inches they look like they are new to ice skating or on stilts and look like they have to consciously try to walk every time they do.

This is also under the assumption I got to a great doctor that costs a lot and not some Turkish clinic.

Leg mobility, yes, but if you're talking about your previous height's mobility, no. People need to realize the difference between 100% recovery to 100% peak athletics. You will never be at your 100% athletics, you can be close, but never as natural as if you were pre-op if you ever were at peak athletics. The reasons are simply due to difference in biomechanics, longer leg bones, increased mass, etc. all will affect on how you move your legs. But why does it even matter to you? Are you aiming for being a professional athlete? 9/10 times, most people wouldn't care because they aren't going to be. You can get used to your new biomechanics yes, but the question will be will you be as natural as someone who has similar leg lengths without limb lengthening?

if you lengthen within recommended limits - then there is no rreason why you cannot get back to before re. mobility and athleticism (just not soccer, kickboxing etc)

If you don't exceed the safety limits, 3,5-4 cm on the tibias and 4-5 cm on the femurs, then you should be back to full mobility.