Precice 2.2 with Dr. Giotikas, September 2021

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Any reason you didn't choose G-nail which is full weight bearing?

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https://www.athensbjr.com/methods-of-bone-fixation-in-limb-lengthening/#1586804812157-43dd5a1a-d6dc

"Because of Precise-2’s weight bearing restrictions, we now offer Precise-2 in selected cases  only and after appropriate consultation. ( See more in Limb Lengthening Options and Financial Considerations.)"

What are the most common reasons he rejects people for precise 2?

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Interesting development.  Dr. G is now focusing on G Nail.  I wonder why - other than Precice 2.2 being hard to come by in Europe.  It is readily available in the US.

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Does he only have precise as internals option for tibias? I don't see gnail for tibia
https://www.athensbjr.com/methods-of-bone-fixation-in-limb-lengthening/#1586804812157-43dd5a1a-d6dc

Can gnail be used on tibia?

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Hey guys, just a heads-up, lost access to my account for a while.

As anticipated my surgery has been postponed to the end of October, so I'm just chilling right now.
Dr. Giotikas office expects Precice to make a comeback sometime in October. Waiting for an email when Precice is 100% confirmed to make all the arrangements.

Quote from: SpeedDialer on September 06, 2021, 04:19:55 AM
https://www.athensbjr.com/methods-of-bone-fixation-in-limb-lengthening/#1586804812157-43dd5a1a-d6dc

"Because of Precise-2’s weight bearing restrictions, we now offer Precise-2 in selected cases  only and after appropriate consultation. ( See more in Limb Lengthening Options and Financial Considerations.)"

What are the most common reasons he rejects people for precise 2?


This is outdated information from the times when Stryde was readily available.

Quote from: overandover on September 05, 2021, 05:17:11 PMAny reason you didn't choose G-nail which is full weight bearing?
I think Precice might be more well studied as it's used by multiple surgeons (including Paley) rn and is approved by FDA + I don't think clicking is for me.
G Nail seems to be pretty reliable too though.

Quote from: TortureHuman on September 01, 2021, 05:00:15 AMVery pleased to see you volunteer to update!
And you wanna lengthen your tibias or femurs?7-8cm on tibias is dangerous.
cheers, femurs it is


Will be visiting this forum more regularly from now on.
Just not much to share now, doing some stretching, losing a bit of weight to prepare for the surgery.

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Good luck on your journey!

What is your advice for finding a place in Athens that can accommodate someone on crutches/wheelchair?

Even gnail requires some time in wheelchair right?

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Quote from: SpeedDialer on October 11, 2021, 04:49:24 AMGood luck on your journey!

What is your advice for finding a place in Athens that can accommodate someone on crutches/wheelchair?

Even gnail requires some time in wheelchair right?

To be frank finding a wheelchair-accessible place in Athens is not too easy (looked at airbnb and a few aparthotels), so ideally you'd want to book well in advance.
In my case I simply can't book in advance because Precice comeback is not yet confirmed.

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As a patient currently in Athens, I strongly advice to study carefully the appartment you are going to use: steps, height of toilet, entrance to bathroom, height of bed... I was going to do Precice in the beginning and I thought my appartment was great, and know I can tell you 100% that there would have been no way for me to get in  toilet or bath with Precice, due to lack of space for wheelchair. In fact, I had difficulties even with G Nail. This city is not adapted at all to disabled people.

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"I strongly advice to study carefully the appartment you are going to use: steps, height of toilet, entrance to bathroom, height of bed"

ty!!! What do I look for specifically when trying to find good steps, what is a good toilet height for a 5'7 person, what are some common problems with bathroom entrances, etc?

Do you want a shorter bed during LL or how do you decide?

The thing is, I imagine I won't be able to visit each place I'm considering, only will get some overly nice looking pictures

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Quote from: V21 on October 12, 2021, 11:47:43 AMAs a patient currently in Athens, I strongly advice to study carefully the appartment you are going to use: steps, height of toilet, entrance to bathroom, height of bed... I was going to do Precice in the beginning and I thought my appartment was great, and know I can tell you 100% that there would have been no way for me to get in  toilet or bath with Precice, due to lack of space for wheelchair. In fact, I had difficulties even with G Nail. This city is not adapted at all to disabled people.

Yep, airbnb has some wheelchair-accessible options (wide doors elevator etc), but I'm coming to Athens earlier to verify for myself the place is 100% accessible.
I've been to Athens a couple times myself and yeah got an impression of a pretty typical hectic southern european city, so I know it's going to be on hard mode.
V21 are you using airbnb as well?