Limb Lengthening Forum
Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: mel7 on June 29, 2015, 10:33:41 PM
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Good day Dr
My one leg is about 3-4cm shorter than the other. I was born with a clump foot,as my mom called it. This is my shame and since I have matriculated 20 years ago, I have never ever worn a short skirt or short trousers. Ever!!! I always aware of my disability, although I don't like to call it that. I can sometimes see how people stare as I walk towards them or on my way out. I was brought up to be thankful for what you have and not for your shortcomings. I have other talents and that's what I should be focusing on - my grandmother used to tell me. Don't get me wrong - I'm a blessed mother of 2 absolute beautiful perfect little rascals and I thank God for them every moment of every day.... I just wish there was a way or method by which I can live my life full - like the spontaneous energetic person I really am. I don't swim with my kids - I am too shy to be seen in public with 1 leg shorter, smaller and thinner than the other.... with my life all wrapped up in this paragraph, I really, really, really do wish there's someone out there who can help me shortening the longer leg rather than lengthening the shorter one. I believe recovery time to be faster (I can't be out of action tooo long as my kids are still in preschool) or maybe someone knows of a Dr who can help me and really change my life with one operation. Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards and thanks
M
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I only know of one case of leg shortening being done, and the patient didn't get a very good result. I think you're better off getting the shorter one lengthened, even if it takes more time/money.
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i always wondered what happens to people that have one leg a different height to the other, do the shorten the longer one, or make the shorter one longer.
Believe me, you want the latter by far.
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I hear what you're saying, but still think that by shortening the longer leg, it would be easier. For doctor and patient. ?. Like if you break your leg... the same think, with just a small bit of bone cut off and that's that. Many people I know of broke their bone and now that leg is shorter. ?. So why not do it with that exact outcome in mind? Doesn't it make sense?
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I hear what you're saying, but still think that by shortening the longer leg, it would be easier. For doctor and patient. ?. Like if you break your leg... the same think, with just a small bit of bone cut off and that's that. Many people I know of broke their bone and now that leg is shorter. ?. So why not do it with that exact outcome in mind? Doesn't it make sense?
Shortening would imply taking a piece of the bone away after cutting it. For one, doesn't that mean there would be two fractures made? And doesn't it sound more horrible to you than a break in the bone that makes it grow into place?
Everywhere I've looked, patients with uneven limbs get the short one lengthened. You may not care about this one but it'll also prevent you from losing some height.
Whatever I said is based on what I've seen online. At the end, it's your decision.