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Author Topic: Does Taylor Spatial Frame insert internal rod inside?  (Read 1057 times)

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Dna1233

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Does Taylor Spatial Frame insert internal rod inside?
« on: June 23, 2016, 03:52:54 PM »
I am aware that TSF is external nail.

However I would like to know if TSF nail inserts nail inside after lengthening?

I am asking because I am looking for an external frame without inserting rod inside
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Re: Does Taylor Spatial Frame insert internal rod inside?
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2016, 10:08:37 PM »
TSF doesn't allow for insertion of nail during lengthening (which is technically called LON - Lengthening Over Nails). However, if you don't wish to wear the frames after lengthening, you can get nail inserted after lengthening is done (which is referred to as LATN - Lengthening and Then Nailing). Most doctors prefer LON over LATN because there is a chance of damaging the newly formed bone if nailing is done post lengthening.
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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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