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[prMaster]

I am planning for 5-6cm external tibial lengthening using external Ilizarov fixators.

I had my surgery 9days back and my lengthening has started. Right now I am at 2mm mark.

I am hearing this weird breaking or popping kind of sound from my left leg and there is pain in the bone where it is broken also the muscles in my left leg seems tight. Is this normal and expected?

One more Q's while waking up in the morning my entire leg seems tight and there is pain. After few hours it goes away. Any recommendation for this.

[BeYourBest]

I am sorry I can't help much, but I suggest you take some pain killers and seek your doctor's advice.

I think from reading old diaries that people feel all sorts of weird pains, particularly in the beginning. Nevertheless, do not be afraid to ask your doctor.

All the best on your journey.

[Astronomy]

From my view I assume that's simply because your bone was rebuilding(knowing from your saying you felt painful).
So painkillers are needed and take it easy!

[Great321]

I am planning for 5-6cm external tibial lengthening using external Ilizarov fixators.

I had my surgery 9days back and my lengthening has started. Right now I am at 2mm mark.

I am hearing this weird breaking or popping kind of sound from my left leg and there is pain in the bone where it is broken also the muscles in my left leg seems tight. Is this normal and expected?

One more Q's while waking up in the morning my entire leg seems tight and there is pain. After few hours it goes away. Any recommendation for this.

I heard and felt a popping sound/sensation from my left tibia when I started to lengthen. After a few days it stopped by itself. It's the bones rubbing against each other. When they will be more apart from lengthening they won't touch each other anymore.

Pain and tightness feelings are normal, just take painkillers regularly. Consult your doctor  about your problems still.

[prMaster]

Thanks for all your support and advice!. Yes I am taking painkillers. I talked to my doctor and he said the pain is expected in initial days of consolidation.  As suggested above I also believe the bones were growing back and when they were consolidated they were broken apart and that's why I'm having the pain. Let's hope it will reduce. Fingers crossed!!..