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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Thehighest on November 08, 2021, 02:54:14 AM

Title: Is LON tibias full Weight bearing?
Post by: Thehighest on November 08, 2021, 02:54:14 AM
Is that method full Weight bearing? Becuase I asked AFA from Turkey and they tell me yes it is full Weight bearing.I asked russian doctors and told me only after consolidation I don't know who is correct.
Title: Re: Is LON tibias full Weight bearing?
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on November 08, 2021, 03:51:24 AM
It's full weight-bearing.

Do those Russian doctors you asked use something other than full-ring Ilizarov frames?
Title: Re: Is LON tibias full Weight bearing?
Post by: Thehighest on November 08, 2021, 06:19:38 PM
In Turkey they use monolateral fixators and tell is full Weight bearing in Russia circular frames and Say no
Title: Re: Is LON tibias full Weight bearing?
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on November 08, 2021, 07:32:41 PM
It's the opposite of what I'd expect.  I'm thinking the Russians you talked to are being very careful while the Turks are overly optimistic.
Title: Re: Is LON tibias full Weight bearing?
Post by: Arcon on November 08, 2021, 08:13:15 PM
Quote from: Thehighest on November 08, 2021, 06:19:38 PM
In Turkey they use monolateral fixators and tell is full Weight bearing in Russia circular frames and Say no

It doesn't make sense... circular frames allow FWB whereas monolaterals do not.