Weight Bearing after Lengthening (after distraction phase is completed)??

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What are the available methods (internal and external) that allows full weight bearing immediately after lengthening is completed?

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External tibias with Ilizarov fixators and internals with albizia.

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Guys how much is the safest and the most cm I can gain in both the tibia and femur so I can swim again. I do competitive swimming.

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Quote from: giorgi98 on August 22, 2017, 12:07:46 AMGuys how much is the safest and the most cm I can gain in both the tibia and femur so I can swim again. I do competitive swimming.

Honestly i would say 10cm 4 inches 5 cm in tibs and 5 cm in femurs yea to serguries but safest for getting more height if you realky desire it

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Quote from: giorgi98 on August 22, 2017, 12:07:46 AMGuys how much is the safest and the most cm I can gain in both the tibia and femur so I can swim again. I do competitive swimming.

Most likely you will be able to swim to some level at any lengthening since it is easier than walking (all weight is void). However, I don't think anyone can tell you the impact of LL on your swimming level and chances are you won't be able to compete at a high level.

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Fair enough, Im not gonna be on a competitive level by the time I get the surgery anyways, my contract will be up next year so I'm cool with that. Just wanna be able to swim you know? Like a hobby.

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Quote from: giorgi98 on August 22, 2017, 02:53:48 AMFair enough, Im not gonna be on a competitive level by the time I get the surgery anyways, my contract will be up next year so I'm cool with that. Just wanna be able to swim you know? Like a hobby.

I used to swim during lengthening. I don't know if it was the weight of the nail or the fracture, but I lost my buoyancy in my lower body and had to use more the hands or push a lot on the legs to go forward. I think I should retake swimming it really helps cool down the stiff muscles I recommend it.

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What about LATN, LON and fit bone ?

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Certainly does.