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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: supergirl on July 06, 2015, 03:33:01 PM

Title: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: supergirl on July 06, 2015, 03:33:01 PM

after i walk.. my left leg is very painful.. it lasts about 30 mins to 1 hour.. i sometimes take oxycodone as it is too painful.. is this normal? will it go away when frames r off??  :'( :'( sorry... many many questions but was too busy with my internship to post it.. sorry guys and girls... very depressed now..

Title: Re: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: Del on July 06, 2015, 04:19:23 PM

Not to seem rude, but isn't this serious enough for your doctor to help you with?

Title: Re: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: supergirl on July 06, 2015, 04:51:55 PM

Quote from: Penguin on July 06, 2015, 04:19:23 PM

Not to seem rude, but isn't this serious enough for your doctor to help you with?

he is not in my country.. my general doctor says its ok

Title: Re: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: jaymorgan712 on July 06, 2015, 04:54:03 PM

Supergirl. Sent you a private message.

Title: Re: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: supergirl on July 06, 2015, 04:56:49 PM

Quote from: jaymorgan712 on July 06, 2015, 04:54:03 PM

Supergirl. Sent you a private message.

i already did my surgery...

Title: Re: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: Dr Monegal on July 06, 2015, 05:30:37 PM

Seems like compartment syndrome.
Treatment needed Is fasciotomy

Title: Re: chronic compartment syndrom?
Post by: supergirl on July 06, 2015, 05:45:04 PM

once external fixator removal, there is less swelling? my general physician says once we remove the fixator, swelling might decrease, to allow for resolution?