Resources, links, extra information, and support.
American Heelers
From ages 6-16, I had two different shoes. One was a regular shoe. The other had a 1 inch foam lift inserted between the sole of the shoe and bottom treading. My left leg discrepancy grew as I got older; initially, having a 1 inch lift seemed like enough. As time went on, however, my discrepancy increased and I was left with about 2.25 inches of difference…..
NuVasive, Inc.
NuVasive is a medical tech company and current manufacturer of the Precise Nail limb lengthening systems (along with other forms of medical tech). On their website, you’ll find more information about the procedures, patient brochures, and updates on their newest products.….
The Precise Stryde™ Nail
The day of my limb lengthening surgery, my doctor asked me to make a choice. NuVasive had recently released a newer nail, called the Precise Stryde. It was a stainless steel rod which was capable of supporting a lot more post-op weight than the Precise Nail. The Precise Stryde nail offered faster healing and was more sturdy. This, to me, sounded like it was worth it. I wanted to get back on my feet as soon as possible…..
Other helpful links
I judiciously surfed the internet before my limb-lengthening surgery to find all possible information, patient testimonials, etc. Below is a list of links comprising of YouTube videos, websites, and articles relating to the procedures…..