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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: fritz on April 18, 2021, 11:33:16 AM

Title: Going Downstairs and walking without crutches
Post by: fritz on April 18, 2021, 11:33:16 AM

Hi everyone,

it has been 8 weeks since my tibial frame removal(LON) and 16 weeks since the initial surgery.
I can go upstairs without crutches(but i usually use still one of my hands) but to go downstairs i need absolutely a support(one of my hands, one crutch+one hand). I can also walk without crutches but slower than normal(I can walk 1- 1,2km in about 20 mins, i havent tried to walk longer yet).

I wanted to ask you guys,.especially who had Tibia LON, how it normally takes to go up/downstairs without any help and to reach a normal walking speed or even to be able to walk faster than normal.

Thanks in advance for the replies

Title: Re: Going Downstairs and walking without crutches
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on April 18, 2021, 03:20:17 PM

Unfortunately the same answer as lots of questions: Depends on your body and how much you lengthened. :(

Title: Re: Going Downstairs and walking without crutches
Post by: fritz on April 18, 2021, 04:10:43 PM

Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on April 18, 2021, 03:20:17 PM

Unfortunately the same answer as lots of questions: Depends on your body and how much you lengthened. :(

Oh yes I forgot to say I lengthened only 4cm so I didin't have any major problems or ballerina.

Title: Re: Going Downstairs and walking without crutches
Post by: Siegfried on April 18, 2021, 05:27:26 PM

Did you do Lon with buldu?