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Mtall

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How long do I have to keep the frames on (External only Tibia)
« on: June 27, 2016, 07:16:23 AM »
If I want to lengthen 4.9 cms, how long would I have the frames on for? From the operation date to the removal of frames, how many months will that be approximately?

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fujitora

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Re: How long do I have to keep the frames on (External only Tibia)
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2016, 08:09:53 AM »
For completely externals tibia, general rule is 2 months per centimeter.
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Pre-Op Height: 160.5 cms
Surgery performed by Dr. Manish Dhawan at Sir Gangaram Hospital on 4th April 2016
Lengthening stopped on 14th Sept 2016
Current height: 165 cms (5 cm)
Frames removed on March 19th 2017 | Diary: http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=3499.0

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Re: How long do I have to keep the frames on (External only Tibia)
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2016, 11:36:43 AM »
Quote from: fujitora on June 27, 2016, 08:09:53 AM
For completely externals tibia, general rule is 2 months per centimeter.

That's total time, correct? Counting both the distraction and consolidation for a given cm?
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fujitora

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Re: How long do I have to keep the frames on (External only Tibia)
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2016, 04:20:21 PM »
That's right.
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Pre-Op Height: 160.5 cms
Surgery performed by Dr. Manish Dhawan at Sir Gangaram Hospital on 4th April 2016
Lengthening stopped on 14th Sept 2016
Current height: 165 cms (5 cm)
Frames removed on March 19th 2017 | Diary: http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=3499.0
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