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[tibiafemur]

Can someone please break down the time frame for lengthening 6-7cm on tibias using LON?

I assume it takes just over 3 months or slightly longer for lengthening. Then how soon do the frames come off after lengthening? You consolidate without frames correct? Would 5 months post first surgery be long enough to be walking without frames and with crutches or a cane?

Thank you in advance for any responses.

[crimsontide]

you should read the  various diaries here and at the other foruum

the overwhelming majority of patients need over 12 months to get back to normal

[tibiafemur]

Thanks for response crimson! Yeah I've actually read 6-7 diaries in full whilst taking notes. I'm just trying to figure out how long to book my stay for. The Dr said 3-5 months, which I assume is how long it takes for the patient to recover from the second op. so I think if I stayed in an apartment for 5 months that should be long enough to go home using crutches. I realize though that it'll take atleast two years to be able to walk and run normally.

[tibiafemur]

And can someone also confirm that you consolidate without frames when doing LON?

Thanks

[crimsontide]

you get the frames off earlier


better than externals.... having frames on really  really sucks

[Medium Drink Of Water]

It took me about 4 and 1/2 months to lengthen 7.5cm.  Then they waited two weeks after that to take my frames off, so I was in China for 5 months.

Walking with crutches or a cane could take about 3 months after they take your frames off.

[KrP1]

It took me about 4 and 1/2 months to lengthen 7.5cm.  Then they waited two weeks after that to take my frames off, so I was in China for 5 months.

Walking with crutches or a cane could take about 3 months after they take your frames off.

how much since surgery to walk unaided MDOW?

[tibiafemur]

So MDOW you left China right after frame removal to consolidate?

And how long personally did it take for you to walk with crutches after you 2nd op?

Cheers

[Medium Drink Of Water]

how much since surgery to walk unaided MDOW?

Walking unaided (aside from really short trips like to the bathroom and back) took me about 4 months.  I probably could have done it sooner but I didn't want to take the risk of falling, even if it was a small risk.

"Walking normally" and "walking without aid" are pretty much the same thing in my opinion.  If you aren't walking right, you're at a risk of falling down and should be using at least a cane.

So MDOW you left China right after frame removal to consolidate?

And how long personally did it take for you to walk with crutches after you 2nd op?

Cheers

Yes, I left China after frame removal.  It took me about 2 months before I switched from a walker to crutches.

[KrP1]

Walking unaided (aside from really short trips like to the bathroom and back) took me about 4 months.  I probably could have done it sooner but I didn't want to take the risk of falling, even if it was a small risk.

"Walking normally" and "walking without aid" are pretty much the same thing in my opinion.  If you aren't walking right, you're at a risk of falling down and should be using at least a cane.

Yes, I left China after frame removal.  It took me about 2 months before I switched from a walker to crutches.

so it took 9 months since surgery to walk normal