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by sumsions
Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:50 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Lengthing of arm
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

Re: Lengthing of arm

<t>Mare, <br/> The weight of the cast is difficult but it’s just something you need to get used to. Cleaning the pins is crucial so an infection doesn't develop, because those are painful. I am sorry I do not remember exactly how long I wore them for I want to guess six months but that could be tota...
by sumsions
Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:06 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Lengthing of arm
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

Re: Lengthing of arm

<t>I had bone lengthening. They did the upper arm first and then the lower arm a few years later. It was a great experience with a total gain of 5 inches (2.5 from top and 2.5 from bottom). I was just ending 3rd grade when I had the first operation and ending 5th when I had the second. Dr. Dror Pale...
by sumsions
Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:35 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Bone Lengthening
Replies: 7
Views: 2251

Re: Bone Lengthening

<t>I also had bone lengthening. They did the upper arm first and then the lower arm a few years later. It was a great experience with a total gain of 5 inches (2.5 from top and 2.5 from bottom). I was just ending 3rd grade when I had the first operation and ending 5th when I had the second. Dr. Dror...