STRYDE - Paley Institute Official Information

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Is there any way, apart from x-rays, to predict if your tibia are large enough for 10 mm Stryde?

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Received some messages about this topic again. Here you go.



Below is Dr. Paley describing the progress of his PRECICE-STRYDE patients.

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The topic of axial deviation is an important one that i don't see discussed very often, particularly when lengthening the tibia. The following information reflects another improvement when lengthening with STRYDE.

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Quote from: Leggs on August 13, 2018, 04:13:47 PMThe topic of axial deviation is an important one that i don't see discussed very often, particularly when lengthening the tibia. The following information reflects another improvement when lengthening with STRYDE.

Agreed, and very informative. Was wondering how Precice avoided the correction phase. Thanks!

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So if the nail is fully weight bearing, why is it not possible to just walk normal after the surgery? Are there any other factors preventing walking normal?

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A non union or failure to consolidate is a very serious complication that can lead to the need for bone graft surgery. Dr. Paley describes how since 2011 that problem has been eliminated in his practice with the release of PRECICE and now STRYDE. The ability of PRECICE & STRYDE to go in reverse is the key factor.

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Quote from: Pilor on August 14, 2018, 05:55:51 AMSo if the nail is fully weight bearing, why is it not possible to just walk normal after the surgery? Are there any other factors preventing walking normal?

This is still very much an invasive surgery, even with STRYDE. Your bones have been broken, soft tissues, muscles sliced in about 5 different places. Even though the cuts may look minimal on the surface, remember that these cuts go bone deep! If you look at diary photos, a lot of people have massive bruises on the underside of their leg after surgery.

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Thanks for your reply.
Please help me understand: The damage done to the soft tissue is preventing patients from walking.
If you can recover from the cuts done to the soft tissue (estimate 3 weeks), and if you have STRYDE, than you should walk pretty normal soon after surgery.

 

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Any time you are having any type of invasive surgery, say a Caesarean  section, or gall bladder removed the doc is going to recommend you rest for 6 weeks. (Generally no driving or heavy lifting) this is for the soft tissue to recover and if you don’t have IT band or similar releases that could take a lot longer.  Your legs need to be able to hold the weight of the rest of your body, on top of that the soft tissue is being damaged everyday by the stretching and at some point after 3cm, it may feel so tight, you can’t even keep your leg straight, let alone walk! This is why you shouldn’t, even with a weight bearing nail, think you can easily go back to a normal life after 3 weeks. Read lots of diaries and take heed. For sure STRYDE will make things better, but it’s going to be far from a walk in the park. I may self am planning to have surgery in November with STRYDE in Europe. Consultations done and surgery booked. Hopefully I will have the willpower to post a diary so that everyone can learn a little more about it.  Good luck on your own journey.....🙂

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If I may ask, who’s the doctor in Europe that is offeri Stryde in November?
I thought no one is getting Stryde, except paley and Rozburch, until next year.