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Posted on Apr 13, 2018, 3:22 pm
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Does anyone who did LL have an xray from when they were cleared to fully weight bear by their doctor? Just want to know what to look for as I'm in the consolidation phase.

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Posted on Apr 13, 2018, 5:12 pm
#2

If you want show yours and I can tell you if you are close to weight bearing or not (+- 1 month max).

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Posted on Apr 13, 2018, 5:36 pm
#3

Sure, here's where im at (6 weeks post lengthening, 6 cm lengthening femur):

Right: https://imgur.com/ghvZa57

Left: https://imgur.com/a/Avv2U

No pain and everything has gone smoothly imo. Just hoping to be able to walk unaided soon.

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Posted on Apr 13, 2018, 6:49 pm
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So you had a nail too. I think that in 1 month you could walk unaided.
If you didnt have a nail you'll need about 3 months.

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