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lovinglonglegs

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ankle stiffness when tibia lengthening
« on: April 18, 2023, 07:47:50 PM »
how do you overcome ankle stiffness when lengthening tibia with precice (not external)

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Hagane

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Re: ankle stiffness when tibia lengthening
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2023, 03:09:09 AM »
hey what i would recommend is to develop a good level of ankle flexibility before hand, get a slant board and stretch everyday

one great thing about the surgeon i went with ( dr Gdalevitch) is she does botox in the calves intraoperatively. this loosens up the calves for about 3 months which is approximately the duration of lengthening

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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)

lovinglonglegs

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Re: ankle stiffness when tibia lengthening
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2023, 05:58:03 PM »
thanks that sounds like a plan!
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Hagane

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Re: ankle stiffness when tibia lengthening
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2023, 09:01:33 PM »
i forgot to mention in my initial response but nightsplints would also help
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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: ankle stiffness when tibia lengthening
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2023, 09:24:04 PM »
that looks useful gadget. thanks a lot!
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