My doctor requires me to elongate my tibias three times daily, for a total of 1 mm. Do you think it’s too much? I’ve read that for tibias, the daily lengthening should be less than .66mm. The blood circulation in that area is good, and honestly, I want to complete it more quickly. Would that have any impact? What are the chances of non-union at such a rapid pace of limb lengthening?
Rapid elongation of tibias will inevitably result in drop foot, leading to difficulties in walking or walking on tiptoes. Furthermore, you are likely to experience excruciating pain shortly due to the accelerated pace. Therefore, there is no need to be concerned about non-union.
From my memory, Android, who previously shared his experiences on this forum, experienced significant peroneal nerve paralysis after increasing the length of his tibia by 1mm daily.
Therefore, unless there are specific situations such as early consolidation, it is typically more advisable to limit the rate of tibia lengthening to 0.75 mm or lower.
I am currently engaging in intense stretching and exercise routines, with the hope that any development of drop foot will occur at a later stage rather than imminently. Regarding the excruciating pain episodes, I am experiencing discomfort, particularly following each .3 limb lengthening session (internal magnetic). What causes this paralysis of the peroneal nerve? Is there a way to avoid it? Are there instances where individuals lengthen their tibias as rapidly as 1mm? Nonetheless, I am considering adjusting the pace of the procedure.
Anything over .75 mm daily on tibias will likely result in peroneal nerve stretch and partial or complete foot paralysis. Some individuals may be fortunate, but a majority are not.
This resembles a facility akin to that of a Turkish butcher.
This statement is inaccurate and risky. Clinics in Turkey and other substandard facilities promote unsafe limb lengthening rates such as this.
I appreciate it, I will not attempt to test my luck, I am going to take a day off. Fortunately, I am able to slow down my own progress.
Regarding other matters, I sense that whenever I attempt to utilize my crutches and move with them, I am experiencing a significant amount of crackling. The stretching sensation originates from within my calf/muscles (not the bone with rod hopefully), it is consistent and strong. It does not result in any pain, quite the opposite, walking with assistance alleviates the discomfort in my legs. Is this a common occurrence? Should I proceed with walking through it? I am currently in the distraction phase at precisely 1cm (for both legs).
Only 1cm – u have such issues? I heard individuals will have a risk of ballerina feet above 3cm. For tibias, it should not be more than 0.75mm per day. You may consider decreasing the LL rate further once you reach 3cm. The daily rate for Tibias Betz nail is approximately 0.7mm per day, and patients decrease the rate when reaching 3cm to 4cm.
Indeed, the issue at hand is that I do not currently experience any complications with ballerina foot (yet). My flexibility is satisfactory, and I was exercising prior to the limb lengthening procedure. I am simply curious as to why my legs make crackling noises whenever I walk.
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