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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Jopplx on April 20, 2018, 05:20:14 PM

Title: Internal or external?
Post by: Jopplx on April 20, 2018, 05:20:14 PM

Hello guys. I am currently 23 yo and wondered if it was better to do an internal or external lengthening for both tibias? I’m considering lengthening by 5cm.

Title: Re: Internal or external?
Post by: Zeo on April 20, 2018, 06:23:06 PM

23 year old meaning you probably don't have a lot of money and your goal is 5cm which is reasonable so do externals. External only would be best, but you could do LON/LATN if you don't want to wait as long but that of course carries more risks and its more expensive. There are a lot of external tibia doctors to choose from varies price points.

Decisions, decisions.

Title: Re: Internal or external?
Post by: Body Builder on April 20, 2018, 10:03:28 PM

External only with tsf frames.
Anything else is a waste of money and unnecessary risks for your case.

Title: Re: Internal or external?
Post by: onemorefoot on April 21, 2018, 08:04:35 PM

The Holly question is money or no money? External would be your BEST choice, but not that comfortable.