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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: .. on November 20, 2019, 09:15:06 AM

Title: Is TSF on tibia still the safest form of LL today?
Post by: .. on November 20, 2019, 09:15:06 AM
Or has it became Stryde for tibia? Last time I checked it would definitely mess up our knee permanently.
Title: Re: Is TSF on tibia still the safest form of LL today?
Post by: limewalk on November 20, 2019, 03:18:40 PM
In terms of worst case complications TSF would have the most acceptable worst case complication = amputation somewhere near the tibia. But femur worst case is amputation in the femur area which is unthinkable.

But in terms of best case outcomes, internal femurs probably give you the best recovery. TSF is probably next best but very slow recovery. Then internals (Precice, LON)
Title: Re: Is TSF on tibia still the safest form of LL today?
Post by: .. on November 20, 2019, 10:19:27 PM
In terms of worst case complications TSF would have the most acceptable worst case complication = amputation somewhere near the tibia. But femur worst case is amputation in the femur area which is unthinkable.

But in terms of best case outcomes, internal femurs probably give you the best recovery. TSF is probably next best but very slow recovery. Then internals (Precice, LON)

Slow or fast is not even part of consideration. It's the long-term/serious complications that really matter.

In my opinion worst case is not amputation, but being dead, then followed by being a vegetable. I guess amputation is the 3rd worst.

The problems with internal femur used to be the risk of fat embolism. But someone said that it's no longer a problem today.

Fortunately, I'm not considering femur at all, because it's nowhere as aesthetic.
Title: Re: Is TSF on tibia still the safest form of LL today?
Post by: TemakiSushi on November 21, 2019, 02:06:49 AM
Even with TSF, Giotikas bent tibia
It’s not the methods which matters, the doctor’s skill is the most important factor
He’ll mess up tibias even with Stryde, he’s not experienced enough at all messing up with TSF
Title: Re: Is TSF on tibia still the safest form of LL today?
Post by: daikioni on November 21, 2019, 02:11:17 AM
Temakisushi trying  so hard to undermine dr.giotikas in every post!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Is TSF on tibia still the safest form of LL today?
Post by: .. on November 21, 2019, 02:43:17 AM
Even with TSF, Giotikas bent tibia
It’s not the methods which matters, the doctor’s skill is the most important factor
He’ll mess up tibias even with Stryde, he’s not experienced enough at all messing up with TSF

So which doctor is skilled? Dong Hoon Lee???