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hr20152016

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Question about deformity after tibia lengthening
« on: September 04, 2016, 06:20:12 PM »

hi again all
i noticed that a lot of ll performers require correction procedures specially who did tibia lengthening , is it common to develop deformity after tibia lengthening ? and what are the reasons behind this if true?
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Re: Question about deformity after tibia lengthening
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2016, 07:25:33 PM »

Depends on a type of lengthening device used. As far as i know external frames can correct any deformity "on the go" but im not sure about internal nail.

And there is tons of reasons for example:
-Lengthening ridicilous amounts
-Nail bending
-Pure bad luck

If the doctor is skilled and responsible he will probably correct it in some way. There are always some complications.
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Re: Question about deformity after tibia lengthening
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2016, 04:43:37 PM »

I am a LL patient who started my journey in India and now I am continuing it in the States.  I did LON and had nails locked, but now it seems like I have bad club foot.  I was wondering why and how this could be possible. 
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Re: Question about deformity after tibia lengthening
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2016, 04:44:33 PM »

I am a LL patient who started my journey in India and now I am continuing it in the States.  I did LON and had nails locked, but now it seems like I have bad club foot.  I was wondering why and how this could be possible.

your tendons "gave up"...
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Re: Question about deformity after tibia lengthening
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2016, 08:18:06 PM »

Can you be more specific or provide some kind of link if you feel like it.  :)
your tendons "gave up"...
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