I chose a surgeon from Singapore, Dr Sarbjit Singh (Centre for Advanced Orthopaedics Pte Ltd) as he has a strong international reputation and experience. I did my research on internet and journals.
19yo/Male with 51kg weight and 160cm height
Was planning to do femur lengthening for 8cm with Precice Stryde to allow me from walking after operation.
Dr Singh agreed for the desired length (8cm) for my thigh bones using Precice Stryde trochanteric nails/implants after examination and xrays. He mentioned that he has to use trochanteric Precice Stryde nail as I’m below 21yo. I was okay with his recommendations.
My surgery was done in April 2020. My progress was smooth with little pain.
Had physiotherapy sessions once a week for two months during lengthening period.
I shared some of my videos and xray images through the link listed below. Will update next month after my review and latest xrays. I hope I would see more callus formation. Currently, I'm walking without support.
X-rays- https://imgur.com/gallery/iO8lady
Videos- https://imgur.com/gallery/d4b7Wev
Stryde Femurs Lengthening @Dr Sarbjit Singh, Singapore
The implant used is the smallest nail for Precice Stryde (10mm) which can take up to 69kg. This allows me walk full weight-bear with crutches.
However, my original latest x-rays shows good callus formation. The Doctor told me it will heal in 1-2 months.
Will intend to show my video (walking) on my next visit with Dr Singh.
Will send you guys the amount I paid by private message.
Pm done!
Thanks for your comments bro. So far my lengthened thighs are doing fine . I would probably consider doing my tibia but not too soon. Cheers!
@Robin, pm sent!
Latest update @7months post-surgery. Short video of me walking (https://imgur.com/gallery/WWkVR22?s=wa) . I take public transport daily and the gait is gradually improving. My legs strength is good and I hope to return to light sports in early January.
The latest x-rays (https://imgur.com/gallery/5yqpIof?s=wa) shows on my right femur healed with good callus and left femur almost healed according to doctor.
Thankfully coming to end of my journey.
NotSoBigBadBruin Thanks bro.
GrowTow Will pm you bro for the amount I paid
Robin I don’t have much pain after surgery. I took the pain killers only during my 4 days stay in the hospital. After discharged, the pain was so little that pain killer medication was not needed anymore.
A month after distraction, my right knee felt some tightness and couldn’t straighten fully. Dr Singh has given me some muscle/nerve relaxant and slow down the distraction. It was more to muscle tightness, not pain but eventually was fine. He also gave me a calcium and bone collagen supplements to help the bone heal faster
No mate, as Dr Singh released the IT bands. Abductor stretching exercises helps a lot.
I saw Dr Singh recently and took some videos to update my progress. Videos below:
I’ve been busy so I didn’t really check the forum.
I am doing fine. Able to go out shopping and dining .Started cycling and brisk walking .The surgery is a challenge but end result justifies .I feel more confident now with new height.
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