Tibia Lengthening (Precice 2.2) with Dr Assayag

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Quote from: SpeedDialer on November 05, 2022, 09:13:30 PMI thought about this a bit. I plan to do internal tibias about 1 year after internal femurs. The PT's in Athens said that for internal tibia patients, they said they don't do hamstring stretches/other stretches for the thigh for tibia patients during PT. But I wonder if I should be doing hamstring stretches on my own even during internal tibias someday based on this hamstring-calves connection.

Something that freaks me out a bit is just how close the tibia is to the skin (can feel the outline of the shin bone easily with fingers) which makes me wonder if certain stretches are not safe to do when that bone is broken

Yes, it's a good idea to stretch your hamstrings.

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Quote from: Height Journey on November 06, 2022, 07:33:16 PM
I'm thinking of doing precise 2.2 tibias (maybe 4-5cm) with Dr. Giotikas and then doing nail removal with Dr. Assayag in Baltimore one year later. I heard that nail removal surgery requires about a week of recovery. Where in Baltimore would you stay if you were going to do nail removal surgery?

I have some relatives a few hours drive from Baltimore that I might also be able to stay with but I'm not sure if it is better to stay in Baltimore when recovering from nail removal

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Quote from: SpeedDialer on November 07, 2022, 08:24:39 PMI'm thinking of doing precise 2.2 tibias (maybe 4-5cm) with Dr. Giotikas and then doing nail removal with Dr. Assayag in Baltimore one year later. I heard that nail removal surgery requires about a week of recovery. Where in Baltimore would you stay if you were going to do nail removal surgery?

I have some relatives a few hours drive from Baltimore that I might also be able to stay with but I'm not sure if it is better to stay in Baltimore when recovering from nail removal

Nail removal recovery is much easier. You only need forearm crutches for 2 weeks at most after nail removal. It would be a good idea to use a shower chair while showering for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. And just be cautious while walking around for up to 6 weeks after surgery. After 6 weeks you are completely healed and free to go.

Hackerman Patz house is a good option in Baltimore, but room availability is limited. For nail removal surgery, you are fine staying at your relative's house for about 2 weeks.

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Quote from: Height Journey on November 08, 2022, 01:24:49 AMNail removal recovery is much easier. You only need forearm crutches for 2 weeks at most after nail removal. It would be a good idea to use a shower chair while showering for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. And just be cautious while walking around for up to 6 weeks after surgery. After 6 weeks you are completely healed and free to go.

Hackerman Patz house is a good option in Baltimore, but room availability is limited. For nail removal surgery, you are fine staying at your relative's house for about 2 weeks.

Thanks!

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Day 119 – Dorsiflexion Angle Improvements, Accordion Method, +3.7cm (1.46 inch)

https://heightjourney.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/day-119-dorsiflexion-angle-improvements-accordion-method-3-7cm-1-46-inch/

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Quote from: Height Journey on November 11, 2022, 12:25:27 AMDay 119 – Dorsiflexion Angle Improvements, Accordion Method, +3.7cm (1.46 inch)

https://heightjourney.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/day-119-dorsiflexion-angle-improvements-accordion-method-3-7cm-1-46-inch/

Hello height journey

I noticed in your X-rays that on the left tibia, the syndesmosis screw is inserted horizontally. I have heard Dr Paley speak on the importance of having this screw fixed at an angle (diagonally).

Have you asked Dr Assayag why on one leg it was inserted diagonally and horizontally on the other?

I’d love to know

Thank you and all the best!

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Great content. Thanks HJ. Congrats on further ROM progress

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Quote from: liltunechi on November 12, 2022, 02:46:02 AMHello height journey

I noticed in your X-rays that on the left tibia, the syndesmosis screw is inserted horizontally. I have heard Dr Paley speak on the importance of having this screw fixed at an angle (diagonally).

Have you asked Dr Assayag why on one leg it was inserted diagonally and horizontally on the other?

I’d love to know

Thank you and all the best!

I watched that Cyborg4Life interview with Dr Paley as well. So far I had not had any problems with the fibula being properly aligned. Everything is going well, so I did not ask him. Perhaps the next time I meet with Dr Assayag I'll ask him about the syndesmosis screws.

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Day 125 – Physical Therapy Progress, AlterG, Rollator, Orthofix PhysioStim, +3.7cm (1.46 inch)

https://heightjourney.wordpress.com/2022/11/16/day-125-physical-therapy-progress-alterg-rollator-orthofix-physiostim-3-7cm-1-46-inch/

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Quote from: Height Journey on November 17, 2022, 02:00:54 AMDay 125 – Physical Therapy Progress, AlterG, Rollator, Orthofix PhysioStim, +3.7cm (1.46 inch)

https://heightjourney.wordpress.com/2022/11/16/day-125-physical-therapy-progress-alterg-rollator-orthofix-physiostim-3-7cm-1-46-inch/

https://heightjourney.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/rollator.png?w=430

"Rollator Walker – Also known as a 4 wheel walker with hand brakes. I recently bought and am using the Medline Rollator. Not only is it faster than a regular walker, but it helps out with physical therapy."

Damn, I never thought about this, it looks great and convenient. I'm planning on doing internal tibias in Athens and staying there for 6 months. However, I don't think a 4 wheel walker will play nice with the very run down and uneven pavement in Athens. Do you think its still worth using the rollator walker 6 months after precise tibia surgery? I should be back in the USA by then in a city that is much more friendly for handicapped people

Looks like a good deal for 65 USD
https://www.amazon.com/Medline-Rollator-Rolling-Supports-Burgundy/dp/B079PG3BR3/ref=sr_1_6_mod_primary_new?keywords=Rollator+Walker&qid=1668781538&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb

"Orthofix PhysioStim Bone Stimulator"

This thing kind of reminds of the exogen or something device they use to talk about in the old forum, though I think that older one might have used ultrasonic or something, not sure