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ReadRothbard

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What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« on: February 02, 2022, 04:08:51 AM »
I’ve been considering what method I should do for my first surgery, and I’m heavily leaning towards external tibias. I’m wondering what they feel like after the lengthening stops; does it get to a point where you hardly even notice they’re there, or is there always an uncomfortable feeling/pain until they’re finally removed? I’d appreciate input from anyone who has done pure externals; thank you.
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2022, 01:28:22 AM »
I'm using a TSF 2 months post lengthening and it's obvious that it's there but its not uncomfortable or distracting. I don't think about it unless I want to .
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2022, 01:42:45 AM »
Quote from: Alija2 on February 18, 2022, 01:28:22 AM
I'm using a TSF 2 months post lengthening and it's obvious that it's there but its not uncomfortable or distracting. I don't think about it unless I want to .

That sounds good. I’m honestly not seeing any huge negatives to just doing pure externals.
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172 cm in the morning (67.8"); 170 cm (67”) at night; Sitting Height: 96 cm (37.8”); Goal: 184.5 cm (6'0.7"); Ultimate Goal: 192 cm (6’3.5) morning height, 190 cm (6’3) “night” height
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2022, 03:48:15 AM »
The wires by the ankles are always gonna be a bitch until the fixators are removed.
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2022, 04:05:20 AM »
What are they like?
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2022, 07:09:11 PM »
Quote from: Alija2 on February 18, 2022, 01:28:22 AM
I'm using a TSF 2 months post lengthening and it's obvious that it's there but its not uncomfortable or distracting. I don't think about it unless I want to .
Is it possible to try to find very large trousers but still not too ridiculous with the frames on?
Girls may use long skirts but boys....
I ask this because I (we) may want to go to a place where not all people notice and look at you. To go around sometimes, adding to simple movement exercise with crutches, I was thinking of a wheelchair with or without aid, and in a wheelchair you can more easily put for example a small blanket over your legs.
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2022, 09:45:30 PM »
Quote from: zaozari on February 18, 2022, 07:09:11 PM
Is it possible to try to find very large trousers but still not too ridiculous with the frames on?
Girls may use long skirts but boys....
I ask this because I (we) may want to go to a place where not all people notice and look at you. To go around sometimes, adding to simple movement exercise with crutches, I was thinking of a wheelchair with or without aid, and in a wheelchair you can more easily put for example a small blanket over your legs.

Tripp NYC pants might work as long as you don't mind looking like a punk.
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Re: What do external fixators feel like (especially during consolidation)?
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2022, 03:48:54 PM »
Can you enter (get into)  a bathtub with external frames if you don't have a normal ground level shower?
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