Hey, guys, I have run into some trouble.
I have very very delayed union (almost none union). I'm thinking of undoing/reversing the surgery
I removed my frame on the 23rd of March. It is almost 3 months, still, my callus is not forming. Please see the attached link.
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my left leg, there is a bone bridge however it was there even before the removal of the frame.
does anyone here or does anybody know anyone who did the reversal? what are the risk and complications?
What about bone grafting to stimulate growth, is it worth it? I do not want to be bedridden or in wheelchair long time. also, my family do not know about this surgery, so I have to be in my country by the end of this year.
I have made my mind. all I want is get up and walk, I wouldn't worry about the money, efforts spent during the last 6 months. So I would rather undo the surgery completely, please drop your advice.
nonunion- and considering undoing the surgery
https://imgur.com/a/UAkYcEK
xray link
Consult another doctor. Hopefully there are solutions not requiring shortening.
yea my doctor doesn't want me to shorten, it's my decision. he says bone will come
I don't want to be cripple for years and tall
I understand, but there may be other solutions like grafting. Please consult another doctor before doing anything hasty. Don't decide by yourself.
Ask other doctors for an advice first.
Write them an email with your latest X-ray, explain your path so far. You will get responses like the other user here whose bones were misaligned after surgery. He also wrote to other doctors. And now he has a few more options.
yes my doctor gave an option, they are willing to perform bone grafting, they will take the bone from my hip.
however, I don't know how long it will take to unite.
hi ،how old r u ,how much u lengthend and Who is ur doctor?
I'm sorry to hear ... about your problems.... can you kindly tell us ...who did your surgery and where was it done ... also have you spoken to your doctor about this and what did he say?
Jesus man, I am actually heartbroken. I try to tell people that the recovery for this surgery is painstakingly difficult. I know how you're feeling, but I can't see a reversal being anything but a bad decision.
I would immediately get onto doing electro-therapy and really start walking and hitting the pavement. I don't know what you've been doing to recover, but try everything. Get an Exogen 4000+ and on whatever painkillers you can to get walking. Bone growth and recovery doesn't happen unless you have inflammation. You only get inflammation from walking and exercising. Get the fck up and start moving.
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