Unfortunately I have had to cancel my surgery with Dr Birkholtz. The thought of 5-6 months in a wheelchair and the safety situation in South Africa became very real in the days leading up to surgery. I am forever grateful for the time and effort of Dr Birkholtz and his team. I will look to save more money to do limb lengthening with a weight bearing nail in the future. Apologies to all on this site for the false start - llb