Precise II and other Internal Methods

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I have some questions on Precise II or Internals in general.

The most important question is, are they considered riskier than externals and is the overall process shorter? For example, the length of time for tibia with externals seems to be about 10 months when you factor consolidation would it be 6 months with Precise or less?

Would you guys recommend externals with LON or LATN instead?

I have heard of knee damage when using LON or LATN does Precise have the same risk? Is the added benefit, I could explore my area and be more active during consolidation or would I be bedridden still

My goal is to get everything done and then return home, but if I'm in an exotic country, it would be nice to explore a bit.

Thanks for the help guys

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Thanks for the very thorough response Razor

So my goal is tibias and I was thinking of going with external and LON or LATN for consolidation

I know internal femur is refommended here but my tibias are small already and lengthening would actually correct my proprtions. I also want to do a a moderate amount 6 cms. My goal is to travel to the location and stay for the surgery, lengthening and a small amount of the consolidation. Roughly 5 months and then be able to walk and go back to my old job without anyone knowing. Then come back for thr surgery to remove the nails a year later. Is this too optimistic. Will i be in crutches for a whole year? I would consider internals if it would speed up the process. What are your thoughts? It seems SA is the only place i can even come close to getting precise II