I want to do quadrilateral leg lengthening by doing 6 cm femurs and 4 tibias.
Why not use Stryde internals for both as it would be way more convenient than externals for tibias?
What are main drawbacks?
Quote from: Infinity on August 28, 2019, 01:32:39 PMMain drawback of tibia lengthening is the risk of injury to peroneal nerve that can result in foot drop. This risk is increased when doing internal, specially with a non-competent surgeon.
If you go with an experienced surgeon and can afford it than internals are more comfortable. every case is individual so discuss this with your doctor, in general tibais are more risky than femurs.
What is foot drop?
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