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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: GrowTow on May 02, 2023, 10:57:32 AM

Title: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: GrowTow on May 02, 2023, 10:57:32 AM

I had an early union but didn't reach my goal on femurs.

Is there any reason not to rebreak the bone to continue lengthening?

Title: Re: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: informationispower on May 02, 2023, 11:43:25 AM

If your doctor is competent and knows what he is doing, there is no reason not to rebreak

Title: Re: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: tallmen on May 02, 2023, 06:30:44 PM

Quote from: GrowTow on May 02, 2023, 10:57:32 AM

I had an early union but didn't reach my goal on femurs.

Is there any reason not to rebreak the bone to continue lengthening?

One reason could be you're satisfied and don't want another surgery.

Title: Re: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: ballsackoffury123 on May 02, 2023, 07:40:29 PM

yeah but the surgery will be so easy for the rebreak. it's a tinier incision, and only 1 cut needs to happen. They use a smaller tool because the rebreak is easier than the original break. It's like literally a 20 min surgery.

Title: Re: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: lessthanavg8300 on May 03, 2023, 02:01:32 AM

How far short of your goal did you get?  How many total CM did you do?

Title: Re: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: junior006 on May 06, 2023, 10:00:51 AM

no reason not to, rebreak

Title: Re: Early union - rebreak?
Post by: sphenopetroclival on May 07, 2023, 12:01:03 PM

Quote from: GrowTow on May 02, 2023, 10:57:32 AM

I had an early union but didn't reach my goal on femurs.

Is there any reason not to rebreak the bone to continue lengthening?

If it's something your ortho bro is willing to do; another osteotomy can (in principle) be performed directly below or above the original site.