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Would the nails stay in forever after both legs have been nailed?


And if so, How does this effect your risk of getting an infection like swimming in a lake or getting your legs dirty hiking etc? Or does that not matter and it will be fine?


So once both legs are nailed recovery time is an additional 3-6 months? So this is essentially over a year of limited/no mobility once your first surgery starts?

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Quote from: Android on May 06, 2018, 11:43:41 PMTypically the nails are removed a year or two later, after consolidation.

Infection after getting stitched up isn't a concern. If any infection is detected, it'll be early on after nail insertion. It won't be due to outdoor activities.

Once nails are in, you begin consolidation like other methods. Advantage here compared to classic Ilizarov is that you have weight bearing without frames. Mobility will be limited, you'll need crutches for at least a couple months. Even after, your gait won't be quite right for another few months.

That's interesting because the doctor I was speaking with that recommended me to do this method said that they should be fine to stay in forever. I wonder why he said that then?

Also I appreciate your response as always. So if i'm lengthening using LATN my right leg first, by the time my left leg is nailed i'll probably be already all set to walk on the right in most cases correct?