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Answering "yes" to the following questions would indicate that you are a potential candidate for the ISKD®. Although the ISKD® can benefit many individuals in need of limb lengthening, it is important to recognize that the ISKD® is not appropriate for all patients. As with any medical procedure, you should consult with your physician to obtain accurate information specific to your condition.
 
Are you skeletally mature? The ISKD® is only suitable for patients whose growth plates have fused.
   
Are you able and willing to closely follow the instructions of your surgeon to prepare for the surgery and for post-operative care? You may need to commit to a regimen of stretching exercises before surgery. Post-operatively, it will be critical to devote time and attention to lengthening exercises and monitoring on a regular basis. In addition, ISKD® patients need to use crutches until their doctor advises otherwise.
   
Are you committed to attending regularly scheduled post-operative appointments with your surgeon?
   
Other than your limb length condition, do you have healthy bone quality? Patients with non-unions, obliterated or irregular intramedullary canals, malignancy or tumor of the affected bone, poor bone quality or metabolic bone disorders, or active infections are not good candidates for the ISKD®.
   
Are you in good general health? Patients with unresolved poly-trauma, massive obesity, peripheral vascular disease, or cardiac pacemakers may not be appropriate candidates. Smoking, chronic steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs may have a detrimental effect on the quality of new bone development.

 

 

 

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