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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Bob on June 17, 2023, 12:20:38 PM

Title: Which method is most invasive?
Post by: Bob on June 17, 2023, 12:20:38 PM

For deformity correction is internal fixation with plates more invasive then external fixation with circular hexapod?

Title: Re: Which method is most invasive?
Post by: Body Builder on June 17, 2023, 01:29:41 PM

For deformities if it can be fixed with an internal plate thats the way to do it.
We are not talking about internal nails but a plate. It is still an invasive method but almost the same as hexapods and way more easy for the patient, although it is too painful for the first 2-3 days.
I did it to fix a malunion on my right leg caused from LL and it was way more painful than LL.

Title: Re: Which method is most invasive?
Post by: Bob on June 17, 2023, 05:31:19 PM

Quote from: Body Builder on June 17, 2023, 01:29:41 PM

For deformities if it can be fixed with an internal plate thats the way to do it.
We are not talking about internal nails but a plate. It is still an invasive method but almost the same as hexapods and way more easy for the patient, although it is too painful for the first 2-3 days.
I did it to fix a malunion on my right leg caused from LL and it was way more painful than LL.

Thanks Body Builder.