I began my journey back in May of last year. After months of research, debate, and a consultation appointment with Dr Rozbruch I finally made the decision to go ahead with the surgery.
Background: I had a a bowed radius and shortened ulna as a result of a surgery I had when I was a child. I had a bone tumor removed from part of the ulna (at the base of the wrist) and and the radius healed at a bow.
The LL- surgery was two-fold. Simultaneously straighten the radius and lengthen the ulna to its normal length.
Surgery happened in the beginning of January and the fixator finally came off about three weeks ago. I went into a full arm cast for 10 days and have been totally free for about a 1.5 weeks now.
Up to this point, everything has gone to plan and nothing has really been a surprise. The fixator was on a bit longer than I had anticipated, but what can you do. Nothing has been out of the ordinary and I have felt in great hands with Dr Rozbruch.
Here's where I'm concerned. I'm a high level athlete. I work out nearly everyday in some form. I worked out throughout the entire time I had the fixator on (my legs are huge now, and my upper body is wasting away). My wrist and elbow have always given me issues and I was informed that this surgery would help to relieve the pain as well as make me stronger. I get that my arm has been immobilized for 4 months and my muscles have completely atrophied.
Lifting a 10lb dumbell is SO hard right now. I have some pain in both wrist and elbow, but mostly in the elbow. The tendons and ligaments feel so strechted and tight and its all so difficult. Will I get back to being able to lift heavy? be able to do olympic lifts? This is an important part of my life and a big decision why I went through with the surgery.
*Also, being only 2 weeks out of the fixator and cast, Im still not able to fully use my arm. Not able to pronate/supinate the wrist yet so yes, I'm super anxious about this.
My Experience so far...and I have some questions
Quote from: TheLizards on May 11, 2018, 11:16:24 PMI began my journey back in May of last year. After months of research, debate, and a consultation appointment with Dr Rozbruch I finally made the decision to go ahead with the surgery.
Background: I had a a bowed radius and shortened ulna as a result of a surgery I had when I was a child. I had a bone tumor removed from part of the ulna (at the base of the wrist) and and the radius healed at a bow.
The LL- surgery was two-fold. Simultaneously straighten the radius and lengthen the ulna to its normal length.
Surgery happened in the beginning of January and the fixator finally came off about three weeks ago. I went into a full arm cast for 10 days and have been totally free for about a 1.5 weeks now.
Up to this point, everything has gone to plan and nothing has really been a surprise. The fixator was on a bit longer than I had anticipated, but what can you do. Nothing has been out of the ordinary and I have felt in great hands with Dr Rozbruch.
Here's where I'm concerned. I'm a high level athlete. I work out nearly everyday in some form. My wrist and elbow have always given me issues and I was informed that this surgery would help to relieve the pain as well as make me stronger. I get that my arm has been immobilized for 4 months and my muscles have completely atrophied.
Lifting a 10lb dumbell is SO hard right now. I have some pain in both wrist and elbow, but mostly in the elbow. The tendons and ligaments feel so strechted and tight and its all so difficult. Will I get back to being able to lift heavy? be able to do olympic lifts? This is an important part of my life and a big decision why I went through with the surgery.
*Also, being only 2 weeks out of the fixator and cast, Im still not able to fully use my arm. Not able to pronate/supinate the wrist yet so yes, I'm super anxious about this.
I’m not trying to come off as rude so please if I do then I apologise but from what you write here I’m assuming you did arm lengthening surgery and if so then how was the pain level from 1-10 and if you did do leg lengthening same question how was the pain level 1-10
Yes, arm. As I stated, the surgery was to straighten the bowed radius AND lengthen the shortened ulna.
At the worst the pain was probably a 10. I mean, I haven't experienced pain like that anywhere else in my life. Could it have been worse? Maybe, probably, but I sure dont want to know.
Hey TheLizards, congrats on your journey so far.
It's too soon to make hasty judgement. Like you said, it has only been two weeks. For legs for instance, it takes a couple months before you can even walk without crutches. It's six months post-op before you can return to sports.
Take it slow, day by day, and it'll get better.
Wish you heal fast , did the insurance cover your surgery ?
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