Topic: Stryde Femurs Lengthening @Dr Sarbjit Singh, Singapore (Read 4606 times)

gainzone · « **on:** October 07, 2020, 07:45:55 AM »

I chose a surgeon from Singapore, Dr Sarbjit Singh (Centre for Advanced Orthopaedics Pte Ltd) as he has a strong international reputation and experience. I did my research on internet and journals.

19yo/Male with 51kg weight and 160cm height
Was planning to do femur lengthening for 8cm with Precice Stryde to allow me from walking after operation.

Dr Singh agreed for the desired length (8cm) for my thigh bones using Precice Stryde trochanteric nails/implants after examination and xrays. He mentioned that he has to use trochanteric Precice Stryde nail as I’m below 21yo. I was okay with his recommendations.

My surgery was done in April 2020. My progress was smooth with little pain.

Had physiotherapy sessions once a week for two months during lengthening period.

I shared some of my videos and xray images through the link listed below. Will update next month after my review and latest xrays. I hope I would see more callus formation. Currently, I'm walking without support.

X-rays- https://imgur.com/gallery/iO8lady
Videos- https://imgur.com/gallery/d4b7Wev

Issun-Boshi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2020, 09:20:26 AM »

Thanks for this diary Gainzone!
May I ask what are the costs involved for Dr. Sarbjit for the entire duration of your lengthening? (+ physio involved)

ghkid2019 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2020, 02:56:31 PM »

Bruh dat nail looks way too big for you bubba lmfao it's like Lizzo nail

Surgeon basically reamed ur entire boan jesus christoffer

Tell us how mucho u paid tho. And knee fleshun looks good. Bone callus gotta be lil bit faster for 5 month alrdy but it ok take it slow

gainzone · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2020, 02:48:46 AM »

The implant used is the smallest nail for Precice Stryde (10mm) which can take up to 69kg. This allows me walk full weight-bear with crutches.

However, my original latest x-rays shows good callus formation. The Doctor told me it will heal in 1-2 months.

Will intend to show my video (walking) on my next visit with Dr Singh.

Will send you guys the amount I paid by private message.

ghkid2019 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2020, 03:13:33 AM »

Did not get any Pm sir

gainzone · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2020, 03:39:44 AM »

Pm done!

emptymind · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2020, 02:14:21 PM »

Thanks for your sharing!

I have pm you for more detail

wishing you have a speedy process

marathonrunner · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2020, 03:45:45 AM »

Your x ray.. 5 month left leg.. AP view.. doesnt look very straight

Robin · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2020, 10:52:41 PM »

I am from Sri Lanka and was a patient of Dr Sarb.I had 7.5cm lengthening both tibia few years ago .I am doing fine and now thinking of lengthening both thighs with Stryde..I know the doctor does a lot LON and LATN cases when I was in Singapore

Certainly very impressive results and Xrays,congrats..Can you PM be to share your experience and share costs.I am very interested know how Long is recovery and when to return home country after surgery

Movie · « **Reply #9 on:** November 01, 2020, 05:43:05 AM »

one leg not the best alignment to be honest, but if you feel good then congrats.

marathonrunner · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2020, 06:32:44 AM »

Not to keep picking on Singh as I'm sure most of you know my story by now. But my left leg was also misaligned from Singh (check my old posts w/xrays)

I met another patient from Singh who did quads, and I saw their xray's as well and they also had misalignment (one leg was so much more different than the other)

And now this x ray AP view also looks to be the same issue.

Kind of weird that one leg is always so different compared to the other leg across multiple patients now. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even if you feel fine, its such an expensive surgery, I still think it's better to get it done right the first time around. Fixing these kinds of issues later is such a pain and waste of time and money.

gainzone · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2020, 03:22:02 AM »

Thanks for your comments bro. So far my lengthened thighs are doing fine . I would probably consider doing my tibia but not too soon. Cheers!
@Robin, pm sent!

gainzone · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2020, 08:50:09 AM »

Latest update @7months post-surgery. Short video of me walking (https://imgur.com/gallery/WWkVR22?s=wa) . I take public transport daily and the gait is gradually improving. My legs strength is good and I hope to return to light sports in early January.

The latest x-rays (https://imgur.com/gallery/5yqpIof?s=wa) shows on my right femur healed with good callus and left femur almost healed according to doctor.

Thankfully coming to end of my journey.

NotSoBigBadBruin · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2020, 10:04:48 AM »

Congrats! Your gait is pretty good already. 👌🏻

GrowTow · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2020, 03:48:39 PM »

How much does he charge? and what is included? accommodation or no?

Robin · « **Reply #15 on:** November 19, 2020, 04:09:48 AM »

You seem to have done well with good recovery, Gainzone

Can i check if there was alot of pain after surgery and lengthening period

Most of the posts i seen in this forum , pain was a issue following surgery

How many therapy sessions did you attend to get this results

Thank you

gainzone · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2020, 04:30:23 AM »

NotSoBigBadBruin Thanks bro.
GrowTow Will pm you bro for the amount I paid
Robin I don’t have much pain after surgery. I took the pain killers only during my 4 days stay in the hospital. After discharged, the pain was so little that pain killer medication was not needed anymore.
A month after distraction, my right knee felt some tightness and couldn’t straighten fully. Dr Singh has given me some muscle/nerve relaxant and slow down the distraction. It was more to muscle tightness, not pain but eventually was fine. He also gave me a calcium and bone collagen supplements to help the bone heal faster

ekulsrednas · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2020, 05:52:10 PM »

hi mate, during lengthening did you ever have a problem with wide legs/not being able to put your feet together? as in due to a tight IT band?

gainzone · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2020, 03:55:43 AM »

No mate, as Dr Singh released the IT bands. Abductor stretching exercises helps a lot.

gainzone · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2021, 03:08:40 AM »

I saw Dr Singh recently and took some videos to update my progress. Videos below:

I’ve been busy so I didn’t really check the forum.

I am doing fine. Able to go out shopping and dining .Started cycling and brisk walking .The surgery is a challenge but end result justifies .I feel more confident now with new height.

Serilium · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2021, 06:18:25 AM »

tnx for the videos. your walk looks good and it looks like a success! not just physical no injuries but mental- seems like you say it helped confidence alot!

cheers

Robin · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2021, 01:27:24 AM »

Thanks to update, gainzone. It is nice to see videos of great results
Did your surgeon in Singapore advise on return to sports activities?

Unknown · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2021, 01:33:28 AM »

How much does Dr Sarbjit charge? Does he do LON or Fitbone?

nicolas · « **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2021, 06:12:39 PM »

Thanks for sharing this progress with us ! i have PMed you regarding surgery cost. Looking forward to hear back from you

Jake24 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 26, 2021, 06:57:00 PM »

Gainzone Please reply to pm!

Issun-Boshi · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2022, 09:05:36 AM »

Hi Gainzone,

Hope you've been doing good. How are you doing now 1 year later? I'm pretty interested in going to Singapore for surgery as well so please let me know!

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