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I and everyone I've talked to IRL only did LON.  I don't know anything about internal femur that wasn't posted by someone else on this forum.

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What surgeon would you use today?

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You should always go to the best doctor you can afford, in my opinion.  In 2007 I had about $25,000 so my options were to pay a little for Dr. Mitkovic to do the surgery and spend the rest on living expenses in Serbia for 9 months, pay for a 5-month all-inclusive package in Beijing, or go to Egypt which would've been a bad idea.

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What is the total amount of time it might take with Stryde(internal femur) to do LL?

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I don't know.

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What causes the calves to become thicker?

How can I get back to the thickness before surgery?

Can I get back to the thickness before LL surgery if I have a shortening surgery?

What is the criteria for Fasciatomy?

Are Fasciatomy any male who don't do it?

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Quote from: corn on February 16, 2020, 02:23:24 PMWhat causes the calves to become thicker?

I think they become thicker because it's much more difficult and strenuous to walk with longer legs.  Even standing is a little bit of a workout, because it's harder to balance with longer legs and therefore a higher center of gravity.

QuoteHow can I get back to the thickness before surgery?

I've heard of calf muscle reduction surgery but I don't know anyone who's had it.  Some people from the Bejing hospital thought compression socks would help, but I'm not convinced of their effectiveness.  Even if they do work, you probably wouldn't want them since your body is trying to help you balance and walk better by growing the muscles.

QuoteCan I get back to the thickness before LL surgery if I have a shortening surgery?

I don't know.

QuoteWhat is the criteria for Fasciatomy?

Exertional compartment syndrome is a criterion, maybe the only one; I don't know if there are others or not.  When your body pumps a lot more blood into your legs to keep up with increased demand, but the fascia around the muscle is too small, pressure will increase in the muscle.  A doctor will measure that muscle pressure, and if it's at a dangerous level, you're a candidate for fasciotomy.

QuoteAre Fasciatomy any male who don't do it?

I'm the only LL patient I know of who's had it.  So it seems that it's not common.  I think that ectomorphs who lengthen a lot (that's me!) are the most likely to need it.  Mesomorphs who only lengthen a little are the least likely to need it.

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Has anyone had a shortening surgery after Lengthening surgery? <Tibia or Femur>

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Not to my knowledge.

I sometimes wonder if I should.  Whenever my legs feel tight or stiff, it makes me think I might've overdone it.  It's only going to get worse as I get older.

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would you advise me against going for 7cm tibias?

Would you choice now femur, even long tibia looks better?

Have you before/After pics of your legs?

thx )