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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: SpeedDialer on September 23, 2022, 09:24:22 PM

Title: For Precise 2.2 tibias, how low should your weight be for weight bearing?
Post by: SpeedDialer on September 23, 2022, 09:24:22 PM

Maybe weight bearing isn't the right word, but like what is a good weight range to decrease the chances of overloading the Precise 2.2 nail with your weight?

I think I can realistically get to 150 pounds (68 kg) one day, maybe 140 pounds (63.5) if I try really hard

Title: Re: For Precise 2.2 tibias, how low should your weight be for weight bearing?
Post by: SpeedDialer on September 23, 2022, 09:25:04 PM

Er right so weight bearing is maybe not the right word, I know the nail is not weight bearing like gnail or stryde

Title: Re: For Precise 2.2 tibias, how low should your weight be for weight bearing?
Post by: 6CMFemurs on September 23, 2022, 09:57:30 PM

It’s good to be in shape before the surgery, but honestly no one can get thin enough to walk on 50 lbs tibial nails. I honestly spent of the time on crutches putting most of the weight on my good leg and either hopping or doing toe touch steps.

Title: Re: For Precise 2.2 tibias, how low should your weight be for weight bearing?
Post by: shortisnotfun on September 23, 2022, 11:03:01 PM

Quote from: SpeedDialer on September 23, 2022, 09:24:22 PM

Maybe weight bearing isn't the right word, but like what is a good weight range to decrease the chances of overloading the Precise 2.2 nail with your weight?

I think I can realistically get to 150 pounds (68 kg) one day, maybe 140 pounds (63.5) if I try really hard

Well I'm about 110 pounds, so if I do get the 12.5 nails, I hope my recovery is better due to an better chance to weight bear.