Quadrilateral lengthening

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    • 1 year, 9 months ago
    crushedApricots
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    Who performed Quadrilateral lengthening? I’m curious now, as it seems that many people are unable to achieve significant limb lengthening and typically stop at 10-12cm in total. Is this due to excessive pain? Issues with knees that arise with greater length gains? Soft tissue concerns?

    Have there been any instances where patients have achieved over 13cm of lengthening through Quadrilateral lengthening?

    It appears that not only is it safer, but you can also increase your height more (8cm in the femur, 5-6cm in the tibia) by completing one segment first, taking a break for a year, and then proceeding with another segment.

    Any opinions on this?

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      • 1 year, 9 months ago
      artisticOil
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      I think it is safer to have a year apart as it allows for better mobility post-surgery on one segment, facilitating walking and exercising. Additionally, it aids in the body’s healing process.
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      • 1 year, 9 months ago
      cruelSmelt9
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      Not pausing in the middle is certainly more challenging. It exerts greater strain on the body, with the limbs being subjected to nearly 2mm of lengthening each day. There is extensive interconnection between the tibia and femur structures, making it more difficult to achieve maximum height. Physiotherapy also becomes more demanding. I delayed my surgeries by 1.5 months, and I believe undergoing them concurrently is not logical or sensible. It is important to allow your body sufficient time to recuperate between surgeries. I elongated my tibia by 5.8cm initially and have now reached 4cm on the femur, experiencing various complications along the way. Both procedures were highly precise.
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