update- I could be operated on the 20th of april for the removal of external frame. I am hopeful of reaching 7 cm by the time. I have an xray scheduled on 13th which will make things more clear. I will post the xray here. Also, I am quite flexible and have no signs of ballerina till now.
On the other hand I feel it necessary at this point to mention the roles of the physio (Mr shariq) and caretaker (mr akbar) in making my lengething journey fluent given the abysmal situation we have on our hands with this deadly virus. While the whole world is taking leaves from work mr shariq and mr akbar have been working unaltered.I have physio twice a day every single day. I do lots of stretching exercises on my own as welI and I believe its been the main reason behind reaching my target of 7cm without havinh ballerina. I do have some discomfort which started around last week, I have some sort of muscle, nerve pain under the knee in right leg which is due to the pin site cut. I cant really move my right leg the more i move it the more the pin cuts. Other than this, I am in good shape. I am more positive than ever before.
LL tibia LON with dr sarin on 29th jan
Quote from: Shortgunner on April 09, 2020, 02:38:30 PMupdate- I could be operated on the 20th of april for the removal of external frame. I am hopeful of reaching 7 cm by the time. I have an xray scheduled on 13th which will make things more clear. I will post the xray here. Also, I am quite flexible and have no signs of ballerina till now.
On the other hand I feel it necessary at this point to mention the roles of the physio (Mr shariq) and caretaker (mr akbar) in making my lengething journey fluent given the abysmal situation we have on our hands with this deadly virus. While the whole world is taking leaves from work mr shariq and mr akbar have been working unaltered.I have physio twice a day every single day. I do lots of stretching exercises on my own as welI and I believe its been the main reason behind reaching my target of 7cm without havinh ballerina. I do have some discomfort which started around last week, I have some sort of muscle, nerve pain under the knee in right leg which is due to the pin site cut. I cant really move my right leg the more i move it the more the pin cuts. Other than this, I am in good shape. I am more positive than ever before.
try to 7.5 cm
Hi Shortgunner
I am very happy for you and glad that you have been able to make a progress despite total lockdown in India due to corona.
I am just a little concerned about your bone growth. You are actually not really right about bone or callus formation. Callus should form soon after you start lengthening not after stopping lengthening or consolidation. Dr. Paley or other reputable LL doctors won't allow patients to lengthen without forming a good callus. No or little callus is an indication of lack of or at least bad consolidation. Of course, there is a possibility your bones will give in the end. Even in this case, it will take more than other people.
Therefore, I suggest you to stop lengthening until next X-ray and to try to stand or walk as much as possible to make sure you have a good or at least minimum callus formation.
Good luck!
Quote from: Ghostfish on April 10, 2020, 06:30:05 AMHi Shortgunner
I am very happy for you and glad that you have been able to make a progress despite total lockdown in India due to corona.
I am just a little concerned about your bone growth. You are actually not really right about bone or callus formation. Callus should form soon after you start lengthening not after stopping lengthening or consolidation. Dr. Paley or other reputable LL doctors won't allow patients to lengthen without forming a good callus. No or little callus is an indication of lack of or at least bad consolidation. Of course, there is a possibility your bones will give in the end. Even in this case, it will take more than other people.
Therefore, I suggest you to stop lengthening until next X-ray and to try to stand or walk as much as possible to make sure you have a good or at least minimum callus formation.
Good luck!
Thanks for your concern.
I have not tried to stand up or walk yet , callus forms significantly after you stop lengthening and start to stand or walk. I will stop lengthening on 20th and I beleive I will have a strong and dense callus afterwards.
Quote from: montahn on April 09, 2020, 10:06:58 PMtry to 7.5 cm
I am at 6cm and have no hint of getting ballerina however my target is to get 7cm only
Quote from: Ghostfish on April 10, 2020, 06:30:05 AMHi Shortgunner
I am very happy for you and glad that you have been able to make a progress despite total lockdown in India due to corona.
I am just a little concerned about your bone growth. You are actually not really right about bone or callus formation. Callus should form soon after you start lengthening not after stopping lengthening or consolidation. Dr. Paley or other reputable LL doctors won't allow patients to lengthen without forming a good callus. No or little callus is an indication of lack of or at least bad consolidation. Of course, there is a possibility your bones will give in the end. Even in this case, it will take more than other people.
Therefore, I suggest you to stop lengthening until next X-ray and to try to stand or walk as much as possible to make sure you have a good or at least minimum callus formation.
Good luck!
even if he wishes, he cannot stand or walk, because they are doing it in a frame which has only two half pins and two wires. So it's waiting game if he is lucky he will be okay if he is unlucky then sorry.
Quote from: singhiskingguri on April 11, 2020, 01:28:01 PM even if he wishes, he cannot stand or walk, because they are doing it in a frame which has only two half pins and two wires. So it's waiting game if he is lucky he will be okay if he is unlucky then sorry.
Please dont write your opinion on my diary. I dont want a pessimist person ruin my post. This is a humble request. After this I wont hold back anymore cus i am getting annoyed now, you have this negative vibe you reflect everytime you post. I know you have grudges against Dr sarin but dont fking show them here. This is my diary and its not a platform for you to come and write crap about some irrelevant stuff. I am more than happy with my progress.
Update: had xray today. My left callus looks more denser now compared to the last xray.
https://ibb.co/cFbLs3s
Quote from: Shortgunner on April 10, 2020, 09:27:28 AMThanks for your concern.
I have not tried to stand up or walk yet , callus forms significantly after you stop lengthening and start to stand or walk. I will stop lengthening on 20th and I beleive I will have a strong and dense callus afterwards.
Hi Shortgunner
Although callus can form much more after stopping lengthening, seeing a good callus formation is a good indicator for bone formation. It is somewhat risky to keep lengthening without a good or at least some callus formation. I did CLL with Dr. Paley and they really care about callus formation. I also visited Dr. Lee's hospital and talked to him and his patients. Callus formation is a very important factor to monitor during lengthening. I am not trying to discourage or to warn you but to help you recover faster. Making sure good callus formation may save you much more time down the road.
By the way, I thought LON method is a weight bearing at least in Dr. Lee's case. If it is, try to stand or walk. If not, of course you just cant' so do any other PTs as much as you can.
Good luck!
Best,
Is it just me or do I see literally no callus? On either of the legs' main bone. Accordion method needed to be done, I think it might be too late now though
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