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Ozzi6557

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Tibia
« on: March 13, 2021, 06:46:58 PM »
Hey.  Following the removal of stryde.  I decided to do a tibia.  I aim for 6-7 cm.  I wanted to get advice on the most recommended method and doctor.  I realized that tibia requires two surgeries.  I would love an explanation for that.  Thank you all
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Re: Tibia
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2021, 09:03:25 PM »
Tibia doesn't require any more surgeries than femur.

My philosophy is that if you have the time, you should limit invasiveness as much as you can, by going for a fully external device.  The full-circle Ilizarov frame is more stable than a half-circle Ilizarov frame, which is in turn more stable than a monorail.

Skill is highly correlated with price.  I think you should go to the most expensive doctor you can afford.
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Re: Tibia
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 10:16:30 PM »
Quote from: Ozzi6557 on March 13, 2021, 06:46:58 PM
Hey.  Following the removal of stryde.  I decided to do a tibia.  I aim for 6-7 cm.  I wanted to get advice on the most recommended method and doctor.  I realized that tibia requires two surgeries.  I would love an explanation for that.  Thank you all

6-7cm on tibia is a lot.  I think most doctors in the west don't want to go beyond 5cm.
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Re: Tibia
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2021, 01:53:46 AM »
hey MDOW
do you happen to know what are the lengthening rates for ilizarov are?/ what the down time is? do you still get the calf hypertrophy?

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Bilateral tibia lengthening with Dr Gdalevitch 02/2023
starting height approx 167cm ( morning height)
gained  55.55mm
End height approx just shy of 5 foot 8 ( morning height)

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Re: Tibia
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2021, 02:00:49 AM »
Quote from: wannabeidol on March 14, 2021, 01:53:46 AM
hey MDOW
do you happen to know what are the lengthening rates for ilizarov are?/ what the down time is? do you still get the calf hypertrophy?

thanks

It varies.  Asians typically have slower bone growth so the Beijing patients were told to start with 2/3 mm per day, including me.  Others will start you with 1 mm.  If you have fast or slow bone growth your rate can be adjusted.

The down time depends on how much you lengthen.  I got calf hypertrophy and saw several "graduates" from the hospital coming back with it, but I don't know how common it is.
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Re: Tibia
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2021, 02:05:38 AM »
thanks man
you said you did 3 inches ( about 7.5cm?)
how long until you were able to weightbear?
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Bilateral tibia lengthening with Dr Gdalevitch 02/2023
starting height approx 167cm ( morning height)
gained  55.55mm
End height approx just shy of 5 foot 8 ( morning height)

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Re: Tibia
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2021, 03:25:06 AM »
Quote from: wannabeidol on March 14, 2021, 02:05:38 AM
thanks man
you said you did 3 inches ( about 7.5cm?)
how long until you were able to weightbear?

About two weeks.
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Re: Tibia
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2021, 09:49:17 AM »
thank you for the answer.  Would it be excessive in your opinion to go for 7 cm?  I'm 25. And I'm a professional football player.  I am very flexible!  I think I can handle it
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