Limb Lengthening LIVE Ep. 175 – Surgeon Dr. Robbins from Paley Institute LIVE Q&A

Episode 175 of Limb Lengthening LIVE is a Q&A With Dr. Craig Robbins from Paley Institute _____________________ Audio Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HSy... Timestamps - 0:00 – Intro 1:28 – Case Study #1: Tibial LL → swelling & foot drop (common peroneal neuropathy) 9:00 – Case #1 (Q2): Protruding tibial screw—pain, irritation, loosening? 12:23 – Case Study #2 plan: 5'4" patient—7.5 cm femurs + 5 cm tibias (staged) 12:39 – Factor VII deficiency thrombosis risk—hematology coordination 13:54 – Doing femurs a week apart? (Why that’s not typical) 14:50 – Knee history (patellar chondropathy, tendinopathy): Do you still qualify? 16:03 – “Length isn’t guaranteed”: daily decisions, slowing or stopping, rehab tools 21:13 – Canal reaming & cortex regrowth (do cortices thicken again?) 24:18 – Fat embolism vs. fat embolism syndrome (what actually happens) 26:32 – Mismatch risks: nail too small or too big; bending strength basics 28:22 – Trauma rod swap, screw removal to stimulate bone loading 29:11 – Paley inventory: sizing options on hand (no forced upsizing) 29:24 – Vision loss question 31:03 – Prehab: does extra flexibility shorten rehab? How much it helps (really) 33:55 – You lose gains fast—where to spend effort (pre vs. during or after) 36:09 – Does small foot size limit tibia length? Lever-arm reality check 38:01 – Cameo: Dr. Robbins’ son (quick chat) 40:00 – Arm lengthening overview: typical 5 cm, timeline, nerves, risks, remote care 44:35 – EMS/TENS during LL 46:16 Flying with ERC tips and compression socks and aspirin 49:56 How and when to wear compression socks correctly 50:56 Postop pain plan, blocks meds mindset and movement 53:46 Tylenol first line and limited narcotics and recovery habits 55:25 Nail removal seriousness timeline and activity restrictions 57:59 Why bones feel different after removal and when to remove 59:48 Scar care timing and do not laser before removal 1:00:53 Why experience matters. Picasso story and surgical judgment 1:02:28 Full weight bearing decisions and why one view is no view 1:05:06 Interpreting healing differences side to side 1:07:01 Walker to crutches logic and conservative progression 1:08:33 How to osteotomize with a nail in place two incisions 1:09:58 Peroneal nerve decompression in quadrilateral strategy 1:10:35 Bowleg correction with tibial lengthening and blocking screws 1:13:02 Would he operate on his own child ethics and guardrails 1:21:28 Three inches single femur vs split for athletics 1:26:05 Walker only vs wheelchair and bike vs pool 1:27:34 What is a hamstring recession and why it helps 1:28:33 Proportions after lengthening height vs wingspan 1:29:05 AP and lateral are enough vs CT scan 1:29:55 Over-reamed canal and trauma nails leave or remove 1:30:18 Military eligibility after lengthening considerations 1:32:04 Would he shorten a very tall patient thoughtful take 1:36:04 Quadrilateral spacing safety vs conservative goals 1:38:18 Can any surgeon remove any nail tooling caveats 1:40:11 - Outro ____________________ Reach out to Dr. Robbins Email: [email protected] Site: limblengthening.org Find Links to Everything Here and Below: https://sleekbio.com/cyborg4life 🌐C4L Info Website: https://cyborg4life.com/ 📞Want to discuss your surgery plans Book a Consultation? https://cyborg4life.com/consult 🦴Get FREE Access to Limb Lengthening Secrets: https://cyborg4life.com/secrets 📱Join FREE Limb Lengthening Discord for Free:   / discord   Check out the PlayMakar Pro EMS + TENS unit here: https://www.playmakar.com/products/pr... Affiliate Disclaimer: This video description contains amazon affiliate links - which means if you click on one of the links and purchase a product, I'll receive a small commission. I only endorse products which I use myself and believe work or will help viewers. Thank you for the support! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicpro/?.... MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, content, and material of this video or website is for informational and demonstration purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Don’t use this content as a replacement for treatment and advice given by your doctor or health care provider. Consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. By watching this video, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cyborg 4 Life (and its representatives; including Victor Egonu) and any guests for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. Cyborg 4 Life makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. #limblengtheningsurgery #leglengthening #limblengthening