Limb Lengthening Forum
Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: justaveragedude on May 06, 2018, 07:26:59 PM
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I want to add 10-12 cm more to my 1.70cm natural height, but I would also like to save my agility and mobility to the maximum . Is it possible with PRECICE 2.2 method? I read that The PRECICE 3 method may be available later in 2018 or early 2019 worldwide. I do not want to go to Paley. Also do you think when PRECICE 3 practice becomes worldwide possible this will cause PRECICE 2 to be slightly cheaper?
Good luck to you all!
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If I had to guess precise 2 would stay the same or go up more and precise 3 just may be more expensive. This surgery is trending in the direction of being more and more expensive.
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Are you planning on both femurs and tibias? The maximum distraction amount for Precice 2.2 is 8 cm, I doubt that the newer nail will increase it; definitely not up to 12 cm.
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Are you planning on both femurs and tibias? The maximum distraction amount for Precice 2.2 is 8 cm, I doubt that the newer nail will increase it; definitely not up to 12 cm.
Yes I plan to do both, but i am also thinking of doing 8 cm external LATN on tibias. I do not smoke nor drink, however I really want to be able to run because I enjoy it. Do you think that is possible or I should forget the running part. I am determined to lenghten myself in the upcoming 2 or 3 years and if this is the physical price I will pay it too. Also Android, assuming I do 7 or 8 cm on tibias in your personal opinion if I build some musle in my lower legs after the lenghtening would that help me in some way?
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Yes I plan to do both, but i am also thinking of doing 8 cm external LATN on tibias. I do not smoke nor drink, however I really want to be able to run because I enjoy it. Do you think that is possible or I should forget the running part. I am determined to lenghten myself in the upcoming 2 or 3 years and if this is the physical price I will pay it too. Also Android, assuming I do 7 or 8 cm on tibias in your personal opinion if I build some musle in my lower legs after the lenghtening would that help me in some way?
Read everything in this thread:
http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=5403.0
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8 cm tibias is highly discouraged, much more manageable with femurs.
If your goal is 10-12 cm and you plan on getting both tibias and femurs done, I'd aim for something like 5 cm tibias and 7 cm femurs.
Here are some videos of running after recovery (http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=4826.msg75855#msg75855).
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Definitely get the PRECICE 3. Being able to stand on your own legs 3 weeks after the surgery, vs. being limited to a wheelchair or walker for months, is a complete game changer. Walking (even with crutches) means your PT will be much easier than if you spend your days on a couch, in a wheelchair, or in bed.
I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months. Being unable to walk makes everything extra difficult, both physically and mentally.
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I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months.
At least you'll be able to say "you think you kids have it hard! Back in my day..."
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Definitely get the PRECICE 3. Being able to stand on your own legs 3 weeks after the surgery, vs. being limited to a wheelchair or walker for months, is a complete game changer. Walking (even with crutches) means your PT will be much easier than if you spend your days on a couch, in a wheelchair, or in bed.
I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months. Being unable to walk makes everything extra difficult, both physically and mentally.
Your suffering makes our waiting useful... you are a hero... So thanks. Any idea when/if precice 3 is available for other clinics?
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Definitely get the PRECICE 3. Being able to stand on your own legs 3 weeks after the surgery, vs. being limited to a wheelchair or walker for months, is a complete game changer. Walking (even with crutches) means your PT will be much easier than if you spend your days on a couch, in a wheelchair, or in bed.
I'm one of Paley's last patients to use PRECICE 2.2, and I'm trying pretty hard to not be pissed that I didn't wait 1-2 more months. Being unable to walk makes everything extra difficult, both physically and mentally.
Precice's 1.0 had the most problems out of all of them, and 2 still had to go through 2 revisions. Who knows how the first models of 3 are going to fare?
Hang in there, man.
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Precice's 1.0 had the most problems out of all of them, and 2 still had to go through 2 revisions. Who knows how the first models of 3 are going to fare?
Hang in there, man.
You are correct but even though 2.0 went through 2 revisions it was still better than 1.0 according to Dr Paley, one of these versions was very minor change too. I would assume that the third version should be better than 2.2.
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OP can you link where you read about PRESICE 3? I am also in your situation and would love to be able to not be in a wheelchair after.
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OP can you link where you read about PRESICE 3? I am also in your situation and would love to be able to not be in a wheelchair after.
Sure thing, here is everything we know of PRECICE 3:
http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=hlbr6k8r4jru56o8g3lshqhoo7&topic=4736.0