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walking in the pool with extenal fixators?

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fivetenneeded2016
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Posted on Mar 4, 2018, 5:44 pm
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found this link from paley institute http://www.limblengtheningdoc.org/limb_lengthening_intro.html
Has anyone heard/seen it irl?
If it is possible, why dont other docs suggest it? Has it to do something with the frame? I am sure reduced weight bearing would only be a boon.

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fivetenneeded2016
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Posted on Mar 4, 2018, 6:04 pm
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More references:
http://www.paleyinstitute.org/media/Image/fhcase1_58.png
https://obgynkey.com/physical-therapy-during-limb-lengthening-and-deformity-correction-principles-and-techniques/

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