LATN on Tibiae - Journey - Dr Singh

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Hey guys in this forum, I just got my tibiae lengthening in Singapore. My initial height is 139cm and hoping to lengthen about 8cm (3 inches). Today is my 6th day post op. So far, have been walking bit by bit with a walker to the toilet and my bed otherwise, I'll be in my wheelchair or bed most of the time. Pin sites are still oozing blood through the dressing, quite painful but bearable. I do turns to my external fixators about 3 times a day. Any tips or experiences on external tibial lengthening, it is much appreciated, thanks!

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Was only suggested to do up to 8cm for faster recovery and better bone formation, can lengthe my femurs in the future if I choose to. Thanks 

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Thank you!!!

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I'm not under insurance, it's from own savings. I'm only 19 btw

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thanks for the info

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My dr only put 4cms rod as of now so not sure if 8cm is achievable. Will probably only achieve 6-7cm of my desired height

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My pin sites still hurts and still bleeds especially when I try to bend or straighten my legs :/ also, how do I know that my leg has started to lengthen? Is it when my muscles hurt from being stretched?

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LATN with the monolateral fixators! Dr Sarbjit Singh. The pain is bearable for the most part but only the wounds are painful now and stretching the muscles.

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Hey guys, what other exercises can I do to help my ankles from not developing ballerina and also knee exercises? Thanks

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Quote from: bluebarbie on February 09, 2016, 11:26:43 AMWhat type of externals are you lenghtening. How painful is it? You can only tell how much you have lenghthened from the x rays. And may i know your doctor. Good luck on your journey.


LATN with the monolateral fixators! Dr Sarbjit Singh. The pain is bearable for the most part but only the wounds are painful now and stretching the muscles.