Guichet nail with Giotikas or Betzbone with Becker?

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    • 1 year, 8 months ago
    adoringOcelot
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    Deciding between the two nails. I’m quite convinced by the weight-bearing types, but uncertain about which one/technique to select.

    The Guichet nail appears notably more affordable (nail and Greece living costs). Does anyone have any input or recommendations to offer? I might overlook certain aspects, but it appears that Betzbone doesn’t offer considerably more benefits than the Guichet nail to validate the higher expense.

    All opinions are appreciated.

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      blissfulMare
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      Consider which physicians conduct the surgeries and review their CVs (previous qualifications, ortho and limb lengthening experience, etc).

      Choose the physician first and then proceed with the nail they utilize.

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      gloomyTuna3
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      Dr. Betz excessively extends the limbs of nearly every patient, and from what I’ve gathered, does not perform IT band release, a critical procedure. If a weightbearing nail is necessary, I would opt for Dr. Giotikas as he is not only superior but also more affordable.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      thriftyJerky5
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      Good morning

      I am planning to undergo 8cm femur limb lengthening with Betzbone because it is convenient for me as I am in Germany. I have come across the term IT band release, but I am unsure about its implications. I tried to search for information online, but I am not sure what to expect if I don’t undergo this procedure.

      Thank you

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      obsessedSeagull7
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      As limb lengthening progresses, the muscles, especially the IT Band, become tighter and more difficult to stretch, hindering further lengthening. Failure to perform this technique may lead to the development of a duck-ass. However, when IT Band release is discussed, little attention is given to its negative impacts, such as one runner tearing his meniscus twice. It remains unclear whether this incident was a direct result of the surgery or simply an unfortunate coincidence. Nonetheless, most limb lengthening patients prioritize the procedure over concerns about their athletic performance.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      aloofPudding
      Participant
      Your instance is ITB at the knee. I would have assumed LL ITB is performed at a higher level.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      wearyBoa
      Participant
      G-Nail and Betzbone are virtually indistinguishable. Both represent slight alterations of the initial Albizzia nail.

      Giotikias is preferred by seasoned orthopedic surgeons. Becket also refrains from performing ITB release, a procedure essential for individuals aiming to undergo limb lengthening beyond a few centimeters.

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      goofyWildfowl4
      Participant
      I am unaware of the past. However, when I underwent the procedure, I received a gentle IT band release along with my operation using Betzbone.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      tautSeagull
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      Becker handles IT release. Not sure why this continues to be repeated, as it has probably been mentioned around 100 times on this forum for over a year. Betz did not handle it, but Becker does, and Betz is now completely out of the picture.
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