Lecco Italy- Dr. Pili

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Update

I stopped turning about 6 weeks ago (at the moment I am a few days short of 5 months post op) and have started walking without crutches.
About a week ago I started taking long walks (3-4 km WITH CRUTCHES) around town and back to my apartment. A couple days ago, I started walking around my apartment with the crutches dangling at my side. Today, I was able to walk around the grocery store unassisted.
I'll post another update when I have something worth mentioning.

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wouldnt you wanted double osteotomy to make it faster or is very risky?

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The doctor mentioned the double osteotomy but said the single was better (I forget the exact reasons he gave me).
While doing the double may have saved me a month, I'm satisfied with the recovery rate I'm currently at as I'm about 5 months post op and have been walking unassisted for a few days now(although I keep a crutch with me just in case).

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@Whereintheworld?

Sorry if I missed something but do Pili and Catagni operate together? I contacted Catagni by email a week ago but no response. Now thinking of sending the same email to Pili.

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Quote from: randomguy on December 11, 2016, 08:29:22 PM@Whereintheworld?

Sorry if I missed something but do Pili and Catagni operate together? I contacted Catagni by email a week ago but no response. Now thinking of sending the same email to Pili.

Yes, they usually do operate together. In fact, during most of my postop check ups , both doctors were there as well.

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I know Dr Pili does externals and internals but does he do LON?

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Yes he does LON with monorials and the price is 37000 eur

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Update

So, I've been walking unassisted now for almost 5 weeks and I've seen major improvement during the last 2 (walking much more smoothly). When I first stand up after sitting down for a while things are a little stiff, but quickly loosen up once I take a few steps.
The most painful part of this whole experience was during the first couple of weeks after I started walking unassisted, as my feet were extremely sore afterwards and would remain so for a couple of hours. I think this pain was more than likely the result of my muscles not being used for so long. While I did make it a point to stretch and walk during lengthening, it was not until about the 3.5 cm mark that I was serious about it. I'm having x-rays done next week and will update again once the doctor tells me what he thinks.

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Just got back from meeting with Dr. Pili. My left leg has consolidated to the point where I can have the frame removed, while the right leg needs a few more weeks to be on the safe side. The plan is for removal next month, which will be a little under 8 months (6cm) post op and about 4 months into consolidation. Of course, I'll take another x-ray before surgery so it's possible removal may be postponed.
My walking is normal in appearance(once I get going), but I would rate it at about 75% because I'm still a little stiff when walking on uneven surfaces and walking down stairs (up is no problem) is still difficult.