Limb Lengthening Forum
Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: tibiafemur on April 21, 2015, 06:21:25 PM
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Can someone please break down the time frame for lengthening 6-7cm on tibias using LON?
I assume it takes just over 3 months or slightly longer for lengthening. Then how soon do the frames come off after lengthening? You consolidate without frames correct? Would 5 months post first surgery be long enough to be walking without frames and with crutches or a cane?
Thank you in advance for any responses.
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you should read the various diaries here and at the other foruum
the overwhelming majority of patients need over 12 months to get back to normal
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Thanks for response crimson! Yeah I've actually read 6-7 diaries in full whilst taking notes. I'm just trying to figure out how long to book my stay for. The Dr said 3-5 months, which I assume is how long it takes for the patient to recover from the second op. so I think if I stayed in an apartment for 5 months that should be long enough to go home using crutches. I realize though that it'll take atleast two years to be able to walk and run normally.
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And can someone also confirm that you consolidate without frames when doing LON?
Thanks
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you get the frames off earlier
better than externals.... having frames on really really sucks
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It took me about 4 and 1/2 months to lengthen 7.5cm. Then they waited two weeks after that to take my frames off, so I was in China for 5 months.
Walking with crutches or a cane could take about 3 months after they take your frames off.
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It took me about 4 and 1/2 months to lengthen 7.5cm. Then they waited two weeks after that to take my frames off, so I was in China for 5 months.
Walking with crutches or a cane could take about 3 months after they take your frames off.
how much since surgery to walk unaided MDOW?
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So MDOW you left China right after frame removal to consolidate?
And how long personally did it take for you to walk with crutches after you 2nd op?
Cheers
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how much since surgery to walk unaided MDOW?
Walking unaided (aside from really short trips like to the bathroom and back) took me about 4 months. I probably could have done it sooner but I didn't want to take the risk of falling, even if it was a small risk.
"Walking normally" and "walking without aid" are pretty much the same thing in my opinion. If you aren't walking right, you're at a risk of falling down and should be using at least a cane.
So MDOW you left China right after frame removal to consolidate?
And how long personally did it take for you to walk with crutches after you 2nd op?
Cheers
Yes, I left China after frame removal. It took me about 2 months before I switched from a walker to crutches.
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Walking unaided (aside from really short trips like to the bathroom and back) took me about 4 months. I probably could have done it sooner but I didn't want to take the risk of falling, even if it was a small risk.
"Walking normally" and "walking without aid" are pretty much the same thing in my opinion. If you aren't walking right, you're at a risk of falling down and should be using at least a cane.
Yes, I left China after frame removal. It took me about 2 months before I switched from a walker to crutches.
so it took 9 months since surgery to walk normal