Nail Removal

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Quote from: TwinMusicom on August 30, 2020, 01:54:29 AMThanks. If hypothetically an American got LL in Europe and then a few years later wanted the nail removed, then what would be some economical/safe options to do this?

Is any orthopedic in surgeon good enough for this? Or better to go to Europe to save money on this generally?

Technically, most orthopedic surgeons can take it out. Most people in this forum would rather get a cheaper doctor to take them out. That wasn't my case. I went back to Germany to take out the nails with my original surgeon (Betz). I think is safer this way.

But he didn't charge me an absurd high price for nail removal like Paley does, so maybe I'd think differently if I had done with Paley.

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Hi IFS, how long after done lengthening are you allowed to take the nails off? 1 year?

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Quote from: farfan21 on September 18, 2020, 04:03:02 AMHi IFS, how long after done lengthening are you allowed to take the nails off? 1 year?

Typically its one year however it depends on your bone healing, if your doc isnt comfortble with your bone growth they may delay, on the other hand ifyour xrays show improved healing it may be sooner

oh dang this is my 200th post!

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I can't wait to see you update us on your status post nail removal IFS. For some reason there aren't that many diaries on the nail removal and the rehabilitation process afterwards, even though I understand it is a minor surgery compared to the initial one.

-brondo

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Thanks for the post. I had the Stryde rod removal surgery yesterday, was wondering what to expect. Incisions are pretty sore day 2 but I expect once the swelling goes down it will be a lot better. Im not on any heavy pain meds, just some Tylenol today. I’m using a cane just for stability. I’m an LLD patient so easier than both legs.

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any change in legs like the gait? is on leg more twisting out than the other?

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IFS I've been checking everyday since the 15th to hear from you! it's been 5 days and nothing ): What's the update?

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Hi Team,

As update - I will be having my stryde nail removal surgery on Thursday (11/19) with Dr. Mahboubian.  I will provide the updates in my actual diary.  I Soooooooooooooooo want to put CLL behind me and I cannot wait until this is over.  Thank you again for your support and kind words.

All the best,

IFS

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Are you still going to do tibia lengthening?

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Quote from: Highest on November 18, 2020, 03:57:58 AMAre you still going to do tibia lengthening?

Hi Highest,

No plans to do tibias.  I'm more than satisfied with my femur gains.  I'll never say never, though. 

All the best,

IFS