Question about single segment versus limb lengthening

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    • 1 year, 8 months ago
    abjectWhiting7
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    I’ve always had a single focus on undergoing limb lengthening, particularly in the tibias. Standing at 5’8.5, my initial goal was to utilize external frames to reach 5’11, a height that I would find satisfactory (anything shorter wouldn’t be worth the effort).

    While I’ve heard about quad lengthening involving both tibias and femurs, it never really caught my interest since I wasn’t aiming for a significant height increase. However, after gaining more insight into the procedure, various factors have started to make me contemplate this option.

    Undoubtedly, the primary advantages of solely lengthening the tibias externally include cost-effectiveness, the ability to weight bear, and reduced risks of complications like fat embolism and non-union associated with focusing on just one segment. Concerns arise regarding how my proportions would appear after a 6cm lengthening. Although it might not be noticeable when clothed, the aesthetic impact in undergarments is something to consider, taking into account my tib/femur ratio of 0.8.

    Opting for dual segment lengthening would resolve this concern as I could evenly lengthen both segments, maintaining normal proportions. Realistically, I might aim for a 3.5cm increase on each, understanding that torso proportions play a role as well. From my research, extreme lengthenings pose fewer issues when not excessively pursued.

    Whether I choose to proceed with one or both segments, Giotikas would be my surgeon of choice. In the scenario of dual segment lengthening, I would consider externals for tibias and Precise for femurs. Despite the probable challenges, such a decision could lead to a quicker completion time (any estimates for 3-3.5cm lengthening in this manner?) and potentially fewer muscle and ligament complications due to the smaller increments on each bone.

    All in all, quad lengthening seems to offer a healthier, less time-intensive, and aesthetically pleasing option. However, it comes at a significantly higher cost and presumably requires more endurance to manage. Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      shySnipe8
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      Drawing from my extensive lurking in this sub, Quad lengthening is not only going to prolong your period of being disabled, but Tibias also come with numerous complications, and is risking tibia issues while your femurs are completely fractured truly worth it?

      Previous individuals have received this guidance, but let me reiterate:
      Commence with lengthening your Femurs, recuperate, and then consider Tibia lengthening afterwards.
      You would stand at 5’10 post femur procedure, 5’11-6′ in shoes, and your body proportions would be impressive.

      Just expressing my viewpoint.

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      peacefulBasmati7
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      I believe it is unlikely for anyone to detect or question 6 cm tibias, even at a swimming pool.
      The primary purpose of segmenting it into quads would be to reinstate the 0.8 tibia to femur ratio since deviating from this ratio has been linked to potential health issues in the long term. It also helps in reducing the risks of ACL injuries, ballerina feet, and such conditions resulting from a 6 cm tibia.
      However, I would recommend a minimum quad of 3.2 for the tibia and 4.0 for the femur to maintain the 0.8 ratio between the tibia and femur post-surgery.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      dearGatorade
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      Definitely not. Quad is for giga short individuals or those undergoing extreme lengths. You’re 5’8.5 and discussing a moderate amount. Simply focus on femurs if you truly wish to pursue limb lengthening. Your body proportions will appear satisfactory.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      shamefulEagle
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      Not accurate, I am 177 and confident that I can achieve a maximum of 9 cms with quad to enhance my appearance and safely engage in gym activities without risking long-term harm due to the tibia/femur ratio. By the way, today a 180cm girl I encountered in the club remarked that I am too short and indicated that if I were taller, she would immediately be interested in me 🙂 she was a perfect 10/10.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      needfulSnipe
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      I understand your perspective; I simply intended to convey that even if I were 170cms or even 165, I would not exceed 10cms total in both segments.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      abjectWhiting7
      Participant
      Sure man, ladies are into disabled men who cannot even run or engage in simple tasks together.  You will attract a great partner like this.  They simply desire you to remain standing tall and motionless.  You won’t appear pitiful in any way when you struggle to retrieve an item from the ground without appearing foolish.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      emptyTeal6
      Participant
      9CM is not a negligible quantity. The distinction between 6 and 9 is substantial. There is no justification whatsoever for quad with 6. It is pointless, riskier, leads to more severe scarring, and slower healing.
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      pacifiedPonie
      Participant
      9cm is my “goal” I would be happy with anything over 7cms, the initial response message above is top xddd
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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      similarJaguar1
      Participant
      It’s rather absurd to undergo quadricep for a total of 6/7 cm.

      Simply opt for femurs and complete the procedure. If you genuinely desire to enhance the proportions, you can consider revisiting tibias afterwards once the femurs have healed.

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      • 1 year, 8 months ago
      superiorAbalone
      Participant
      Nobody has ever mentioned that I would undergo limb lengthening for six to seven months, and I am not enthusiastic about appearing abnormal with significantly longer segments.
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