Quote from: lessthanavg8300 on February 08, 2023, 09:09:44 PMOnly thing ive ever heard is patients going to Giotikas to get an IT band release when Betz was in charge. Becker does release standard now.
Agreed, I think Becker is a great choice now and him doing this will make people safer
Quote from: SpeedDialer on February 08, 2023, 08:59:32 PM3 months this summer? Ah ok then forget about precise/stryde. Let's say you use a weight bearing femur nail (ex: gnail for femurs, or betzbone 2.0 for femurs).
If you only have 3 months, a few things to keep in mind. Giotikas estimates it takes about 6 months to walk normally. However, you will be able to use crutches decently comfortably to get around campus at the end of 3 months unless something bad happens. Forearm crutches are smaller and could be more convenient. Some people progress faster than this, though, I know a few people who did. And he recommends people continue to go to physical therapy after those 3 months usually.
If you end up returning to campus in the fall to take classes, might want to take a lighter course load that fall + take easier classes if possible. Lengthening a bit less might help a bit too. Alternatively, I feel that schools often accomodate people for medical leave for 1 semester
I second this. Depending on the amount lengthened of course but even with smaller amounts I would say 3 months is risky. Studying while occupied by this progress is much harder than you anticipate beforehand and crutches sound like a good alternative but they are quite hindering in a lot of situations that you did not think about beforehand. I would take a full semester off then you are good to go!
Quote from: SpeedDialer on February 08, 2023, 08:59:32 PM3 months this summer? Ah ok then forget about precise/stryde. Let's say you use a weight bearing femur nail (ex: gnail for femurs, or betzbone 2.0 for femurs).
If you only have 3 months, a few things to keep in mind. Giotikas estimates it takes about 6 months to walk normally. However, you will be able to use crutches decently comfortably to get around campus at the end of 3 months unless something bad happens. Forearm crutches are smaller and could be more convenient. Some people progress faster than this, though, I know a few people who did. And he recommends people continue to go to physical therapy after those 3 months usually.
If you end up returning to campus in the fall to take classes, might want to take a lighter course load that fall + take easier classes if possible. Lengthening a bit less might help a bit too. Alternatively, I feel that schools often accomodate people for medical leave for 1 semester
Yeah i have considered taking a medical leave for a semester, depending on how it goes. Luckily me and my family live in the same Town as the university, so my opurtunities are quite flexible.
The thing Im most confused about is that, How long to people usually stay in Greece/Germany/ after the operation?
Quote from: RealLostSoul on February 10, 2023, 10:25:39 PMI second this. Depending on the amount lengthened of course but even with smaller amounts I would say 3 months is risky. Studying while occupied by this progress is much harder than you anticipate beforehand and crutches sound like a good alternative but they are quite hindering in a lot of situations that you did not think about beforehand. I would take a full semester off then you are good to go!
I really hope to do about 8 cm Femurs, considering the sheer cost of the surgery. I havent even thought about the difference between elbow and forehand crutches. I already own a pair of forehand crutches, maybe I will buy a pair of elbow crutches just in case. I havent booked the operation date jet, so I assume I wont get any dates in the early June, Maybe it will hapen as late as mid July or August. So the necessity to take a leave on one semester seems ever more likely. I will have to talk with the faculty, maybe I can take a few online classes while at break. The thing Im most confused about is that, How long to people usually stay in Greece/Germany after the operation?
Quote from: Maalane on February 11, 2023, 08:02:06 AMI really hope to do about 8 cm Femurs, considering the sheer cost of the surgery. I havent even thought about the difference between elbow and forehand crutches. I already own a pair of forehand crutches, maybe I will buy a pair of elbow crutches just in case. I havent booked the operation date jet, so I assume I wont get any dates in the early June, Maybe it will hapen as late as mid July or August. So the necessity to take a leave on one semester seems ever more likely. I will have to talk with the faculty, maybe I can take a few online classes while at break. The thing Im most confused about is that, How long to people usually stay in Greece/Germany after the operation?
In Greece, 3 months seems to be a common time
I think Giotikas technically lets people leave at 6 weeks (? not sure) if you want, and I know some people who left around that amount of time ish. 100% will want to get physical therapy when you go home though whenever you leave
I think in Germany you can leave earlier? And I think it is probably easier to click for the Betzbone
If you go with gnail, clicking with the gnail for the right leg is no joke for some people- I'd recommend PM'ing WishMeLuck, who is using gnail now http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=80602.0
I had similar experiences as him. Although it eventually became easier for a period of time. It's still probably a good device overall but it's a consideration
If you have the money for Becker instead of Giotikas, it's a factor to consider
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