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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Highest on November 01, 2020, 02:04:45 AM

Title: Maximum amount femur lengthening for long term recovery?
Post by: Highest on November 01, 2020, 02:04:45 AM

Does anyone know what the max limit for femur lengthening is for the best chance at long term recovery with minimal issues?

Title: Re: Maximum amount femur lengthening for long term recovery?
Post by: readyprecisestryde on November 01, 2020, 04:36:46 AM

Up to 5cm is a low risk lengthening. Between 5-8cm is medium risk and over 8cm is high risk. The minimum the precise-stryde is 8cm.

Title: Re: Maximum amount femur lengthening for long term recovery?
Post by: readyprecisestryde on November 01, 2020, 04:37:34 AM

Typo....Maximum

Title: Re: Maximum amount femur lengthening for long term recovery?
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on November 01, 2020, 04:41:49 AM

It's different for every person depending on your individual flexibility.