Limb Lengthening LIVE Episode 91 - Dr. Franz Birkholtz - IOR - Stellenbosch, South Africa

[@MM-sf6fp]

This doctor is a gem. We are lucky to have you.

[@EricDavidTippett]

Do we get the nail out after the 3 months in his clinic and then go home? And do you know if he has a gym or if we can workout with a precise max internal femur nail? Could we workout our thighs at all?

[@demiphoto3200]

is there any risk of paralysis? im considering the surgery but im worried about possible nerve damage and paralysis, rendering me in a wheelchair. is this a possibility or is it not a concern? thanks

[@drfranzbirkholtz]

With a normal lengthening done by an experienced surgeon the risk is near zero

[@liam-n8098]

@@drfranzbirkholtz How about the risk of death?

[@HAHBurnerAccount]

Does anyone still do external no nail surgeries for tibias? I dont want a nail inserted in my knee.

[@rockard94]

Yes some surgeons still offer that even for cosmetic purposes

[@wcat787CmR]

Had my surgery 5 days ago for a leg discrepancy... i start Leg lengthening this thursday here we go 🦵💪💊

[@ziyandareabtswe1600]

What was your discrepancy in cm's. I have 4cm discrepancy, where did you do your op

[@wcat787CmR]

@@ziyandareabtswe1600 4cm and had it done at HSS

[@ziyandareabtswe1600]

@@wcat787CmR thanks

[@randomboi3592]

@@wcat787CmR How was the pain? Hope all is going well

[@wcat787CmR]

@randomboi3592 The pain is tough Some days better than others... for me it's a little bit different I also had surgery on my ankle to fix a flat foot issue on the same leg 🦵 you have to mentally prepare yourself it's not easy...