We turn our patients’ dreams into reality by improving not only the length and shape, but also the function of their arms and legs.
In this, Dr. Lee presents a case of 6cm femoral lengthening using PRECICE, the internal lengthening device.
This is the post-op x-ray, and you can see the PRECICE nail inserted and fixed.
After two weeks, you can see that the gap has widened.
PRECICE is 'precise' for rate control, compared to the past device called ISKD.
After gradual lengthening is achieved, a new phase called consolidation begins. The newly generated bone gets solidified, and the patient starts to bear weight once there is sufficient consolidation.
You can see some of the rehabilitation scenes of the patient after 3.5 months:
Standing Bicycle
Hydrotherapy
"So during this femoral lengthening and recovery, rehabilitation is very important that includes stretching and strengthening the muscles" - Dr. Lee