Hello everyone !
I am seeking your help in the LL procedure.
First, I want to say that my budget is 60k and wants to gain 10 cm. moreover, I think (85% sure) to follow the procedure with Dr. Giotikas.
For a gain of 10 cm I have to operate on the tibia + femur. So possibly 6 femur and 4 tibia. I am disponnible to make me operate between November and March.
However, I do not know which procedure to choose, all have their advantages and disadvantages. Stryde will not be available in Europe until next year, according to the doctor (I have no exact date on when it will be available). I will try to explain my situation as clearly as possible.
Plan A: TSF tibia + Precice 2 Femur (cross-lateral) -> 54.000 euros
This is the most basic procedure I can follow. However, I will have to keep the frames (TSF) for 6 months at least but the limit is not the most important.
In addition, I do not understand too .. The idea is that one operates for example the right tibia and the left femur in order to have a leg to move. However, when we do the second operation. we will make the left tibia and the right femur. Does this mean that the left leg (or did it precede 2 first) will be strong enough to be used as a support for walking?
Plan B: TSF tibia + Stryde Femur -> 60.000 euros
The idea will be to start in November by TSF only then see next year to make Stryde on femur.
In any case I should need crutch (I think) to move me as I will have TSF on shin.
The doctor has never done any surgery with Stryde (I guess being given that it's still not available).
I do not know when Stryde will be available so impossible to plan anything or get organized. This method has many advantages compared to Precice 2.
Moreover, if I realize that it will not be dispordible in the year I will be forced to be operated by Precice 2 on both femur and find myself in a wheelchair ..
Plan C: Stryde Tibia + Stryde Femur -> +80.000 euros
If we do not take into consideration the price factor. I think it's the best option. However, I still do not know if will be really available at the beginning of next year. In addition, the doctor never practice Stryde, although I trust him.
I am not an expert in the field and there is surely a lot of factor that I do not take into account it is for his that I defer to you and your opinion!
If I make a mistake please correct me
Thanks you !