So should I type in google orthopedic surgeon near me and call them to take X-rays what should I tell them on the phone ? Also I have no insurance do you know how much it would cost
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 04:39:52 AMSo should I type in google orthopedic surgeon near me and call them to take X-rays what should I tell them on the phone ? Also I have no insurance do you know how much it would cost
Yes, it is. Equipment for taking standing whole lower extremity radiographs is available only in a few medical institutions. Therefore, you should call or e-mail before visiting a doctor.
If you tell them that you would like to take a standing whole lower extremity X-ray for a detailed examination of your bowleg, I think they will understand your intention.
As for the price, I do not know. Please check with the medical institution when you call.
In addition to whole lower extremity X-rays, EOS is also useful for evaluating lower extremity alignment.
You can search for medical institutions with EOS here.
However, EOS examinations are more expensive than X-rays.
https://www.eos-imaging.com/us/for-patients
Ideally if money wasn't a cost would you say I should go with eos instead of X-rays would they be better
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 05:16:54 AMIdeally if money wasn't a cost would you say I should go with eos instead of X-rays would they be better
If cost is not a concern, EOS is superior.
However, if the surgeon does not need to evaluate complex three-dimensional lower extremity deformities, X-rays are usually sufficient.
You seem very smart are you a doctor ? Do you think there will be no long term problems. From limb lengthening in your opinion ?
I am not an orthopedic surgeon, but I learned a lot about this surgery because of the difficulties I had with limb lengthening surgery.
Long-term problems with limb lengthening surgery are not clear because there is not enough data.
I myself am living without any problems now. And I am not too concerned about what happens in my old age.
In my opinion, which may sound extreme, people who want to enjoy their young present life without the inferiority complex of short stature should undergo LL surgery, and people who worry about their old age may not be suitable for LL surgery.
Quote from: Thekollecter on July 12, 2023, 07:16:20 AMWhen did you get your surgery and was it Lon femur tibia ? Or what and you have 0 problems now no tightness you have 0 anything ? And how much did you lengthen
I underwent tibia lengthening surgery. As of now, my joint range of motion is completely normal.
However, I'd prefer not to disclose further details due to privacy concerns.
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