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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: lessthanavg8300 on January 25, 2023, 07:07:24 PM

Title: Bone density of new bone
Post by: lessthanavg8300 on January 25, 2023, 07:07:24 PM
When you do LL, does the new bone have the same bone density/strength as the rest of your bones?  Like if you took a bone dexa would it come out in a normal range.
Title: Re: Bone density of new bone
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on January 25, 2023, 10:01:36 PM
The density looked good in my final x-rays.
Title: Re: Bone density of new bone
Post by: lessthanavg8300 on January 26, 2023, 12:18:53 AM
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on January 25, 2023, 10:01:36 PM
The density looked good in my final x-rays.

Ok cool.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Bone density of new bone
Post by: RealLostSoul on January 26, 2023, 03:47:21 AM
The osteotomy site when fully healed will be even stronger than your initial bone. You will have denser and more bone on the lengthening site. This is normal for fractures because the bodies repair mechanism makes sure the site will not rebreak again. Only after many years and nail removal will the bone slim down again because of remodelling.

All of this has no no consequence for you. Once you are consolidated enough you can do anything again.