Limb Lengthening LIVE Episode 100 - Dr. Craig Robbins via The Paley Institute - a podcast by Victor Egonu

🎉 We can hardly believe it's episode 100, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing back the surgeon who started it all? Join us in welcoming the incredible Dr. Craig Robbins from The Paley Institute.

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Contact The Paley Institute:
Main Point of Contact - Angelique Keller - Director of Stature Lengthening

1) Email: akeller@paleyinstitute.org

2) Consultation information for Dr. Robbins:

Ask questions or setup consultation...

a) For Booking Consultation: https://paley.thec4llective.com/
b) For more info on Stature Lengthening: https://limblengthening.org/
c) For more info on Discrepancy & Deformity: https://paleyinstitute.org/

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Intro
3:00 – Dr. Robbins’ world class experience as a surgeon
4:00 – When he first met Dr. Paley
4:50 – Lectures in 2023
7:00 – Life as a surgeon, husband and father
7:50 – Leisure activities
9:20 – External fixator vs. Internal lengthening nail
12:30 – Magnetic vs. Mechanical nail
15:00 – Weight bearing vs. Non-weight bearing nail
16:40 – Recovery w/weight bearing nail?
17:45 – PRECICE MAX ANNOUNCEMENT #1
18:30 – Wait for P-MAX or get P-2.2?
20:00 – Delayed union treatment?
21:30 – Bone stimulator needed or not for healing?
23:30 – Biometric sensor sleeves for measuring flexibility progress

53:20 – Screen your surgeon who uses LON
54:30 – Flying on plane after surgery – when is safe
57:10 – Rotational, angular or axial deviation correction during lengthening
1:00:20 – Piriformal vs. Trochanteric nail entry for femur LL
1:02:00 – Femur vs Tibia – which is better?
1:06:00 – Patient Case #1: nerve pain
1:13:00 – Flexibility at 3 weeks
1:14:30 – Patient case #2: 10cm on tibias axial deviation
1:20:30 – Soft tissue release issues
1:21:45 – P-MAX ANNOUNCEMENT #2: Release, sizes, capacity, liability
1:24:40 – Physically prepare for surgery
1:29:00 – How many patients lengthen over 5cm
1:34:00 – Proportions and height
1:37:00 – Brett on quad- LL, proportions and current status
1:39:00 – Getting 16cm over two LL
1:40:15 – More than 5cm on the tibia?
1:42:10 – Doing 1cm clicking intraoperatively can cause issues
1:44:00 – Ryo joins and shares current surgery & lengthening
1:45:40 – SG joins and explains his healing and walking
1:50:10 – Clinical trial testing for P-Max Nail
1:54:40 - Physical Therapy at PI
1:56:30 - Paley Patients speak out
2:01:00 - Paley Poland and Abu Dhabi
2:03:00 - LIVE Q & A Start
2:03:10 - Osteotomy technique
2:03:20 - P-MAX has thicker walls vs. P-2.2 nail
2:04:00 - Fat embolism after surgery
2:06:00 - Remote work during LL
2:09:30 - Price difference between P-Max and P-2.2
2:09:57 - Steer clear of this clinic
2:10:30 - Stryde nail still in
2:11:45 - Pool hydrotherapy after lengthening
2:13:40 - Tibial LL equinus
2:16:05 - Brett on PT to help you avoid complications
2:19:10 - Delayed union via external fixator.
2:20:20 - Tibial lengthening via external fixator to avoid FE
2:22:15 - Strength training & LL
2:24:25 - Smoking is risky for LL
2:26:35 - Brett on words to prospective patients
2:27:00 - SG words to prospective patients
2:28:00 - Mental aspect of LL surgery
2:31:00 - Angelique intro - Abu Dhabi and Poland clinics
2:32:30 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome issues
2:33:40 - Outro

This video provides info and demonstrations for informational purposes only and should not replace consultation, diagnosis, or medical treatment from a qualified healthcare provider, including. It is essential to consult your doctor or healthcare professional before attempting anything discussed in this content. By watching, you agree to indemnify Craig Robbins, MD, from The Paley Institute & Victor Egonu from Cyborg 4 Life against any losses, injuries, or damages resulting from the use or misuse of this content. Cyborg 4 Life and The Paley Institute do not guarantee the accuracy or suitability of this content.
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