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Will smoking really make a difference?
Posted by Samir |
Last Reply June 21, 2010
at 15:04
Started June 3, 2010 at 08:09 |
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Hi I am Samir from Nepal and I have this illizarov fixator on my right leg from six months. I was an avid smoker before but after surgery, i have lessened it to 6-7 pieces per day.. My bone is not healing according to the x-rays i did some 3 months ago and pain is still acute. i simply can roam around the house with both the crutches but in some positions, its very painful. My doctors say it will take some more three months but my main question is would 6-7 cigarettes a day would make a lot difference in my healing process?? i am very worried as I am into bed since 18 months... please help me and please tell me about precautions and remedies for quick healing.. |
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ilizarov treatment
Posted by ruthok |
Last Reply June 21, 2010
at 14:47
Started October 25, 2007 at 12:40 |
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i had a bike accident and i've been diagonosed as comminuted fracture and i have been treated by ilizarov external fixators.Its been 7 months and i had 3 surgeries so far and doctor said i need to go for one more last surgery. I m very tense.i feel hopeless. I dont know how long is it gonna take me to walk again like i used to.Please suggest is this fixators really gonna make me walk again. Is it the best treatment for the comminuted fracture? |
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Living with a TSF
Posted by Lucy |
Last Reply June 15, 2010
at 16:12
Started January 25, 2010 at 12:37 |
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Hi everyone I am going to have a frame put on my leg in a couple of weeks time and will wear it for about 6 months. I am really worried about it and have found out lots of information about the medical side. But it is hard to find info about the practical side - day to day living with a frame. I would really life to hear from any other women - what do you wear? Have you had your clothes specially adapted? Also, I would love to hear any tips from any frame-wearers about sleeping. Can you get any sleep? does the frame rip your mattress? I know these seem like small concerns, but I am used to the trauma and the pain by now. I'm just thinking of the logistics! |
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Keeping Your Leg Warm!
Posted by Sara Lane |
Last Reply May 31, 2010
at 20:40
Started January 6, 2010 at 21:58 |
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Hello All, my husband has an Ilizarov frame on his lower leg following a fractured tib and fib 8 weeks ago. Frame has been on for 6 weeks and he's doing well but we want to know if anyone has any ideas for keeping the leg warm, especially in these artic conditions. He's mobilising on one crutch when indoors and making steady progress. Any top tips, encouragement and motivation would be welcomed! Thanks, Sara (and Adam) |
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TSF for sale
Posted by Dillon |
Last Reply May 30, 2010
at 17:33
Started March 4, 2010 at 11:26 |
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I have a TSF for sale if anyone is struggling to buy one especially in the US where they are really expensive. I paid quite a lot of money for mine so i made sure the hospital returned it to me but i will sell if anyone needs it. i was going to have it framed but it is rather large and just takes up too much room.anyone interested can contact me at d1llon1982@gmail.com |
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Walking with the frame
Posted by Brian Baxter |
Last Reply May 30, 2010
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Started March 20, 2010 at 16:17 |
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I have a frame on following an ankle fusion and am also having my leg lengthened. The frame is all lower leg and ankle. I can bend the knee. I walk on it but I'm nver sure how much walking I should do. I thought I was being really good but my last visit to the surgery I was told I had to walk more. This is usually after he has looked at the x ray to see how the break is progressing. The surgeon never says how much I should walk though! He's very vague and says you should walk and walk. Is there anyone out there that has any idea? Is it distance or just time you spend putting weight through the frame. |
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my frame
Posted by lucylulu |
Last Reply May 23, 2010
at 09:35
Started April 29, 2010 at 17:09 |
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I have a taylor spatial frame on at the moment and i hate it when people look at it and say comments that arnt nice and stuff, at school i cover it up with a bag thing so nobody sees it but people call me toilet roll, I HATE IT!! im hoping to get it of soon :D |
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cannot bend knee
Posted by jeanette |
Last Reply May 22, 2010
at 11:55
Started March 20, 2010 at 20:06 |
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my daughter who is 5 years old had a taylor spatial frame on her left femur 4 weeks ago..she also had her growth plates drilled and has a splint attached to the frame with nuts and bolts. She is doing well but is struggling to bend her knee...When we went to sheffield for a check up last friday the surgeon said if she doesnt bend her knee she will have to go back in hospital for manipulation...i am terrified of this and so is she....i was hoping for some advice as i am at my wits end. |
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3rd Frame
Posted by Diane S |
Last Reply May 14, 2010
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Started August 13, 2009 at 15:47 |
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Hi All Does anynone out there have problems with a none healing Tibia? I have had a broken leg for 8 years YES 8 years!! I have had several lots of metalwork inserted but nothing worked, so i had an Ilizarov put on, i had this on for around 2 yrs, then it was graually taken off, but after 6 weeks it re-broke, so i had another put on for 18 months that also re-broke after a slightly longer period, i have my current frame on for 2yrs 3mth now. Do any of you guys now anyone with a simlar experience?? Kind Regards Diane from Leeds |
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13months post having frame off..drama drama
Posted by Tracey |
Last Reply May 8, 2010
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Started May 3, 2010 at 11:23 |
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Hi guys I had severe brakes mostly to my knee region after a scooter accident in dec 08. had shattered the upper part of my tibia and fibula and patella lower part of my femur as well as a long brake up the length of my femur. Pins and plates were used to stabilise knee and femur and a frame was put on for 4-5 months for straightening and stabilization. After i had it taken off, they found one of the fragments of bone in my knee had come loose and so they operated to reattach it. I did not walk unaided for atleast 4 months. 3 months after the frame was taken off it was noticed that from my knee down, i appeared to have angulation of about 10 degrees. At this point in time they discovered that due to lack of blood supply a large segment of my lateral femoral condyle had died and was disintegrating, hence the increase in angulation. i was put on a donor list for a bone graft which is very particular and only been performed once before in Queensland. It is not co... read more |
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Cycling with a Lower Leg TSF
Posted by Jason |
Last Reply May 4, 2010
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Started April 7, 2010 at 19:46 |
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This is just a short paragragh to anyone who has had a Taylor Spatial Frame fitted on their lower leg and is unsure of what to expect. After breaking my lower left leg in a motorcyle accident last year I had some complications with the break and ended up with a TSF fitted between the knee and ankle. This still allowed me movement of my knee and ankle joint. After some discusion with my surgeon he was happy for me to pursue two of my usual hobbies, cycling and camping. After many weeks of getting used to being on the bike with the frame on and building the strength in my leg back up I decided to undertake a journey From where I live in Wiltshire to Crawley in West sussex, Brighton, The new Forest, Dorchester and finaly back to Chippenham. I was away for 3 weeks and covering some 400 miles, visiting friends on the way and camping when I had nowhere special to be. This was all done on my Saracen moutain bike with panniers containing my equipment and food. I think the... read more |
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trampolines
Posted by lucylulu |
Last Reply May 3, 2010
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Started April 29, 2010 at 17:11 |
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I got a frame on all because of a trampoline and i was only bouncing on it :( dont worry everybody we will get them off one day :D |
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is anyone available for a chat
Posted by sam |
Last Reply May 3, 2010
at 10:50
Started April 13, 2010 at 12:10 |
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My boyfriend is having a taylor spatial frame fitted next tuesday. He's the kind of person who just gets on with things and nothing's a big deal but I overheard him today saying to a friend that he wished he'd chatted a bit more to a bloke at the hospital who already had one fitted because he'd like to have been able to ask a couple of questions about level of comfort and everyday living really.. is there anyone who has a frame fitted to their leg currently that would be prepared to have a chat with him? His name is Mark and if you wouldn't mind, would you please email me at sambonner767@hotmail.com with your number and a good time to call you this week. Really appreciated and I hope you're all coping okay with your own frames! Sam |
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Facebook Group
Posted by Karl Cropper |
Last Reply April 13, 2010
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Started April 13, 2010 at 10:52 |
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Hi All Thought I'd post a refresher on here to let new people know about the above group on facebook. It now has over 30 memebers, many of which post on here too, the group has photo's, discussions topics relating to everything to do with living with a frame and is a general place to talk about all the problems and share stories relating to the Ilizarov/TSF, some of us even see the same surgeon. Hope to see more members soon, just search on Facebook and then ask to join and one of the admin team will except you, it's non profit and free to join. The group is called, Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame, type this in search box to find us. Hope to see you all on Facebook and you find the group usefull. Regards Karl |
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Posted by emma |
Last Reply April 7, 2010
at 20:27
Started March 23, 2010 at 19:14 |
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Is the ilizarov fixator and ilizarov frame the same thing? |
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Bowed Legs correction
Posted by SK |
Last Reply April 2, 2010
at 09:32
Started April 2, 2010 at 09:32 |
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Hi to all If anyone get to read this post I sure hope it will save him the nightmare I am going through these days . Bowed legs correction surgery is done because of medical or asthetic reasons, I had mine because of medical reasons and the results were quite bad. If you consider to do this kind of procedure at "Ladisten" clinic in Ukraine I recommend you to take your time and read my experience with this orthopedic clinic : http://www.doctorveklich-warning.webs.com For much more info & Photos visit my official webpages at : http://www.squidoo.com/drveklich http://www.Ladisten-warning.webs.com Debate between me and Ladisten representor at : http://www.makemetaller.info/index.php/topic,3092.0.h... read more |
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Ilizarov and Ilizarov-Veklich fixator
Posted by Peter |
Last Reply March 31, 2010
at 09:50
Started January 25, 2008 at 11:54 |
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How much scars from pins of Ilizarov apparatus for each leg? I get information about Ilizarov-Veklich apparatus in which the rods used not pins. The Doctor said only 3 invisible dots for each leg. The cosmetic reason is important for me so I need to know which apparatus better to choose for less scars. Please let me know |
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Taylor Spatial Frame
Posted by Karl Cropper. East Yorkshire. England. |
Last Reply March 21, 2010
at 12:25
Started September 28, 2009 at 01:09 |
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Hi all I have posted on here before but thought I'd start a new thread since I now have the frame on. I've had my TFS on for five weeks now to fuse my ankle and straighten and lengthen my tib n fib. After just 3 weeks my leg was straight and I am now in the process of lenghtening it, since strarting this the pain has become more intense and night times are worse. I get muscle cramps and it's so painful it wakes me up, sleep is very little at mo but seeing surgeon on 30 September so will be asking him about this then Is anyone else suffering more pain at night? I agree with others who say you have to be strong willed as it can get you down at times and wish you didn't have it on. Keep the faith and hang on in there. Regards. Karl |
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Facebook User Group
Posted by Karl Cropper |
Last Reply March 16, 2010
at 12:42
Started March 16, 2010 at 12:42 |
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Hi All Thought I'd post a refresher on here to let new people know about the above group on facebook. It now has over 30 memebers, many of which post on here too, the group has photo's, discussions topics relating to everything to do with living with a frame and is a general place to talk about all the problems and share stories relating to the Ilizarov/TSF, some of us even see the same surgeon. Hope to see more members soon, just search on Facebook and then ask to join and one of the admin team will except you, it's non profit and free to join. The group is called, Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame, type this in search box to find us. Hope to see you all on Facebook and you find the group usefull. Regards Karl |
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Taking off the frame??
Posted by Ron |
Last Reply March 11, 2010
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Started February 23, 2010 at 19:26 |
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What's the process like to take off the frame and do you recommend going under? What's the first month like after the frame is off? In my case, it's been on 3 months, pulled the lowest pin out last week (cause it broke) and it wasn't bad to pull that one out without anesthetic. But it was one of the wires that goes all the way through and it wasn't one that has the plug on it. |
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