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[Sanity]

when the pins are placed on the tibias to install the fixators, does the position of the pins need to be precisely calculated or it can be flexible.

I know the surgeon avoids the nerves but even after that there are still alot of places to choose from as his choice to place the pins through the soft tissue. Does the position of drilling those pins precisely down to the millimeters effects the recovery or is it all the same in the end as long as nerves are avoided and frame is stable and bone growth is good.

[cheekycabs]

I am certain the pin placement is flexible, and there are definitely better spots than others. Mine were done very low on my ankles and they get swollen very easily after walking. Sucks, but it's not the worst thing.

Also, both my sides are very different for pin point placement. In both knees and ankles.

[Sanity]

So u mean the pin points can be flexible. Also u said both legs have different pin points. Thats strange as it should be almost identical. I dont know much about tht tho. I think they dont mark with a marker before drilling. I think they should.

[cheekycabs]

I'll clarify.

The location of the pin points can be different, meaning the surgeon will just select which places will interact with less nerves and only in the bone. This location selection is flexible. I can verify because all of my pin points are not the same on both legs. Check my diary if you want.

The pins themselves are not flexible. Mine are maybe 10 gauge pins and reasonably thick. Same size as a metal clothes hanger but made of stainless steel. They do not move at all, unless you really bend them hard. It is possible if you fall down really badly however.

I had to use tools to bend one because the end kept ruining my pants and hooking the fabric, so it isn't impossible to move, but not flexible at all.

[Sanity]

thanks that was helpful. So I suppose its all good as long as no nerve is damaged. Anywhere the surgeon places the pins will be fine as long as it can support the weight of the body.