Limb Lengthening Podcast

Victor Egonu founder of Cyborg 4 life.

Real patient stories. Expert surgical insight. Practical recovery guidance. Explore the people, progress, and possibilities behind limb lengthening—and how this life-changing journey could reshape yours.

  1. 2d ago

    Limb Lengthening LIVE Ep. 210 Surgeon Q&A w/ Dr. Assayag + Dr. Birkholtz

    LL LIVE Ep. 210Join us for another LL LIVE open discussion, where patients and future patients can ask questions, share updates, and talk about limb lengthening recovery, surgery, rehab, and everything in between.Drop your questions in the live chat and join the conversation._____________________Timestamps - **LL LIVE #210 — Dr. Michael Assayag + Dr. Franz Birkholtz Live Q&A**0:00 – Intro1:28 – Dr. A on PRECICE Max Early Results and Clinic Updates 5:38 – Dr. Birkholtz’sUpdates 7:23 – Live Q&A 7:54 – Osteomyelitis Risk After Internal LL 10:02 – Dental Work, Implants, and Infection Concerns w/ LL 10:40 – Prior ACL Reconstruction and Femur Lengthening 11:41 – PMAX Availability in the U.S. vs. South Africa 14:33 – 5 cm Tibia vs. Femur Lengthening: Risk and Recovery 17:21 – Can Tibia Lengthening Safely Go Beyond 5 cm? 19:12 – Flat Foot, Equinus, and Soft-Tissue Compensation During Tibia Lengthening 22:16 – Staged Quadrilateral Lengthening and Retrograde Femur Concerns 24:38 – What Comes After PMAX? Smart Nails and Future Technology 27:17 – Biologics, Peptides, Bone Regenerate, and Future Healing Research 30:13 – Genetics, Fat Embolism Risk, and Better Patient Screening 33:02 – Humerus Lengthening, External Fixators, and Scarring 35:16 – Should Patients Tell Family and Friends About Limb Lengthening? 39:50 – Should You Tell a Future Partner About the Surgery? 40:49 – PMAX Femurs + External Fixator Tibias to Save Money? 45:21 – MRI Safety with PRECICE Nails 47:20 – Nail Removal, Muscle Scarring, and Reusing Old Incisions 50:02 – Can You Go From 5'6 to 6'0 With Limb Lengthening? 52:00 – Why Extreme Height Goals Can Lead to Long-Term Problems 55:48 – One Leg at a Time vs. Bilateral Quadrilateral Lengthening 59:10 – Staying Awake During Surgery vs. General Anesthesia 1:01:05 – Returning to Skiing, Running, Basketball, and High-Impact Sports 1:04:27 – How Long Until You Are Fully Recovered? 1:05:02 – Is 2 Inches Femur + 2 Inches Tibia Worth It? 1:07:28 – Fitbone vs. PRECICE vs. Mechanical “Click” Nails 1:11:13 – Syndesmotic Screws During Tibia Lengthening 1:13:15 – Swapping PRECICE 2.2 for Trauma Nails to Walk Sooner 1:15:58 – Tight Hip Flexors, Duck Ass, and Nerve Irritation After 8 cm 1:17:32 – Nail Removal and Proximal Femur Fracture Risk 1:19:30 – Conservative Lengthening for Better Athletic Recovery 1:20:07 – Where Osteomyelitis Bacteria Usually Comes From 1:21:29 – Are Bodybuilders Better Limb-Lengthening Candidates? 1:25:02 – The Pikachu Question 1:26:01 – Final Advice from Dr. Assayag and Dr. Birkholtz 1:29:38 – Outro🌐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: https://discord.gg/cSfQ8fQJskInstagram: 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

  2. Aug 30

    Le Tremba Gained 20 CM (+8 in) From Limb Lengthening — Was It Worth It?

    Leon "Le Tremba" is one of the most well-known limb lengthening patients online. He went from 5'7" to nearly 6'4" through two separate lengthening surgeries, gaining almost 20 cm total across his femurs and tibias.In this episode, Victor sits down with Leon alongside co-hosts Noah and Aaron — both past femur lengthening patients themselves — for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to lengthen this much. Leon is refreshingly honest about the mistakes he made, the parts that were harder than he expected, and what he would do differently. If you're researching limb lengthening — especially larger amounts — this is one of the most important conversations you can watch.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱ Timestamps00:00 Intro - "I'll Never Be the Same Guy as Before"05:14 Life Before Limb Lengthening06:39 How Height Affected Leon Growing Up08:00 Recovery Expectations vs. Reality09:12 The Full Numbers: Femurs, Tibias, Total Gain09:49 Choosing the Clinic and the LON Method11:17 Why He Decided to Lengthen the Tibias Too12:29 Lengthening Timelines and the "Duck Butt aka APT" Problem13:35 The Mental Toll of Being in Fixators15:16 Real Height vs. "Tinder Height"16:18 Daily Life During the LON Frame Period17:39 LON Scarring — The Honest Truth19:00 Switching to Internal Nails for the Tibias20:14 Weighing the Risk of a Second Surgery22:26 The Compartment Syndrome Release24:13 Pre-Surgery Activity Level vs. Today25:03 How the Recovery Affected His Relationship26:51 "How Recovered Do You Actually Feel?"28:33 A Normal Week 10 Months Post-Op29:52 Confidence, Self-Image, and Buying Respect34:23 Being Honest About Recovery Timelines35:56 Dealing With Online Haters39:05 Gait in Public + Was It Worth It?40:43 Any More Surgeries Planned?41:59 Leon's Advice to Anyone Considering LL44:08 Would He Do It All Over Again?45:30 OutroFind Links to Everything Here: https://sleekbio.com/cyborg4life🌐 C4L Website: https://cyborg4life.com/📞 Book a Consultation: https://cyborg4life.com/consult🦴 Free Limb Lengthening Secrets Course: https://cyborg4life.com/secretsJOIN LL PRO👉 https://limblengtheningpro.com/join📱 Join the Free LL Discord:   / discord  🎧 Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o8CUSQ...✅ EKRIN B37 Massage Gun for Rehab — Use Code CYBORG20 for 20% OFF:https://ekrinathletics.com/?ref=VICTO...Check out the PlayMakar Pro EMS + TENS unit:https://www.playmakar.com/products/pr...Instagram:   / bigvicpro  ─────────────────────────────────────Affiliate Disclaimer: This video description contains 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 I use myself and believe will help viewers. Thank you for the support.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and material in this video is for informational and educational 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. Do not 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 #limblengtheningrecovery

    Le Tremba Gained 20 CM (+8 in) From Limb Lengthening — Was It Worth It?
  3. Aug 3

    Limb Lengthening LIVE Ep. 206 - Aaron's 14 Month 7.4cm Femur LL Recovery & Bowleg Correction Update

    Timestamps - 0:00 – Intro: Aaron Returns to LL LIVE0:33 – Aaron’s 7.4 cm Femur Lengthening and Bow-Leg Correction Overview1:14 – Femur X-Rays, Nail Removal, and Full Consolidation3:03 – Post-Removal X-Rays and How Strong the Bone Looks3:43 – Bow-Leg Correction: Osteotomy, Plates, Screws, and Bone Graft6:04 – Follow-Up X-Rays and Early Tibia Healing Progress8:04 – Weight-Bearing Rules After Bow-Leg Correction9:35 – Aaron Walking Four Weeks After Surgery11:44 – Pain Comparison: Bow-Leg Correction vs. Femur Lengthening14:26 – Live Q&A Begins15:45 – Shin Conditioning, MMA, and Tibia Bone Strength After Healing17:23 – Insurance, Costs, and Budgeting for Surgery19:02 – PMAX Quadrilateral Timing and Realistic Height Goals21:24 – Clothing, Proportions, and Life After 7.4 cm21:52 – Why Aaron Chose Limb Lengthening23:41 – Aaron’s PT Routine and Pool Therapy “Cheat Code”25:42 – MK-677, Appetite, and Recovery Supplements28:01 – Bow-Leg Hardware: Keep It In or Remove It Later?29:37 – Why 10+ cm on Femurs Alone Can Be Problematic32:31 – Pre-Surgery Stretching and Mobility Prep34:42 – Peptides, Stem Cells, and Recovery Timing35:57 – Nerve Pain, Numbness, and Aaron’s Recovery Timeline39:42 – Gabapentin, Ice, and Slowing Down for Nerve Symptoms40:52 – Master Distractor Joins with Weight-Bearing Update42:26 – Athleticism After Bow-Leg Correction44:21 – Tibia-to-Femur Ratio and Choosing Femurs First46:59 – Rebuilding Leg Muscle After Lengthening49:23 – Peroneal Nerve Release and PMAX Tibia Questions52:18 – Squatting, Ratios, and Biomechanics After Lengthening55:48 – Master Distractor’s Recovery and Proportion Update1:07:09 – Athletic Tradeoffs After Limb Lengthening1:14:14 – Regret, Gatekeeping, and Doing LL for the Right Reasons1:18:42 – Is 7 cm Safe on Femurs?1:20:25 – Quadrilateral PMAX Timing and Final Q&A1:21:52 – Closing Sign-Off______________________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: https://discord.gg/mtmHmAapN🎧Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o8CUSQ...✅Checkout the EKRIN B37 Massage Gun for Rehab. Use Discount Code (CYBORG20) to get 20% OFF - https://ekrinathletics.com/?ref=VICTO...Check out the PlayMakar Pro EMS + TENS unit here: https://www.playmakar.com/products/pro-wireless-muscle-stimulator-with-tens-ems?sca_ref=9109125.AQDFt0UwsI6SAffiliate 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

  4. Aug 2

    Limb Lengthening LIVE Ep. 205 - PRECICE MAX - PART 2: Week 1 Results w/ Dr. Paley & Dr. Robbins

    LL LIVE Ep. 205: Part 2 is here and this time it's about what actually happened. Last episode, Dr. Paley walked us through what PRECICE MAX is and how it improved upon the PRECICE 2.2. This week, the exclusive launch is underway at the Paley Institute, and we're back with the first week numbers - how many patients, which nail sizes, and how people are actually recovering. Joining Dr. Paley this time is Dr. Craig Robbins, who's been doing these cases side by side with him all week. Timestamps - 0:00 Intro 1:13 First Two Weeks of PMAX Cases at Paley Institute 2:55 PMAX Weight-Bearing Capacity and FDA Labeling 4:03 Why Nail Diameter Dramatically Changes Strength 5:19 Early PMAX Experience and Hardware Performance 6:13 Weight Bearing as Tolerated: The Paley Protocol 9:06 Mobility Devices, Walkers, Canes, and Wheelchair Use 10:48 Dr. Robbins on the Early Patient Experience 12:02 Nail Sizing, Bone Canal Size, and PMAX Fit 17:17 How the PRECICE Max Lengthening Mechanism Works 18:31 Getting Patients Walking After Surgery 21:13 Could Weight Bearing Improve Bone Healing and Consolidation? 22:45 Live Patient Q&A Begins 23:02 Is Unassisted Walking Safe Around Week Three? 25:42 Can Tibia Patients Lengthen Beyond 5 cm With PMAX? 28:28 Hotel Mobility and Daily Walking After Surgery 29:03 What Changes After the Lengthening Phase Ends? 30:00 Pre-Surgery Flexibility and Stretching 30:58 Lengthening Greed and Realistic Height Goals 32:02 Best Strategy for Maximum Safe Height Gain 34:28 When Will PMAX Be Available Internationally? 37:08 How Long Will Dr. Paley Keep Operating? 37:57 Femurs First vs Quadrilateral Lengthening Strategy 41:08 Tibia Lengthening After Achilles Tendon Repair 42:05 Hardware Removal Timing After Femur and Tibia Lengthening 43:28 Vitamin D Levels and Bone Health Before Surgery 46:11 PMAX Nail Testing, Lengthening Issues, and Transparency 49:19 Is Quadrilateral Lengthening Safer With PMAX? 54:04 Complex Medical Conditions and Surgery Eligibility 55:39 Does More Walking Increase Risk of Pre-Consolidation? 56:37 ERC Questions, Nail Sounds, and Troubleshooting 57:35 Monitoring Lengthening to the Millimeter 59:00 Same-Day Follow-Up and Team Coverage at Paley Institute 1:00:28 Bone Turnover Markers and Metabolic Bone Health 1:01:58 PRECICE Max Pricing and Comparing Centers Fairly 1:07:24 Peptides, BPC-157, Stem Cells, and Exosomes 1:11:51 Closing Thoughts and Future PMAX Follow-Ups 1:12:48 Dr. Paley: Cautiously Optimistic About PMAX 1:14:50 Outro 🌐C4L Info Website: https://cyborg4life.com/ 📞Want to discuss your surgery plans Book a Consultation? https://cyborg4life.com/consult 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

  5. Jul 19

    Dr. Paley Explains PRECICE Max: The New PMAX Nail for Limb Lengthening

    In this consolidated recording from LL LIVE podcast episode 204, Dr. Paley talks about the PRECICE Max nail and what patients need to know directly from the surgeon who helped design the nail. In this consolidated recording from LL LIVE podcast episode 204, Dr. Paley talks about the PRECICE Max nail and what patients need to know directly from the surgeon who helped design the nail.Topics include:• What PRECICE Max / PMAX is• How it compares to predecessor PRECICE 2.2 nail• Why PMAX nail strength and size matter• Weight bearing, mobility, and rehab expectations• Potential benefits for femur, tibia and quadrilateral • Patients should still be cautious about including PT• Timing, availability, cost, and safety questions• Brief LIVE Q&A from the limb lengthening communityTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - PMAX Recovery vs PRECICE 2.21:12 Intro: Dr. Paley Joins Cyborg 4 Life1:54 What Is PRECICE Max / PMAX?3:11 What Does More Weight Bearing Actually Mean?4:58 The Paley Protocol: Safety, Reproducibility, and Reliability5:58 Lessons From 5,000 PRECICE 2.2 Nails6:38 Why PMAX Is 30% Stronger7:26 PMAX Launch, FDA Timing, and Paley Institute Exclusivity9:10 First 60 PMAX Nails: No Nail Breaks10:55 Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Surgery12:38 Why Limb-Lengthening-Specific Physical Therapy Matters14:00 Getting Off the Walker: Stairs, Curbs, and Fall Risk15:13 Does PMAX Reduce Atrophy and Deconditioning?16:35 Femurs vs Tibias: Nail Size and Weight-Bearing Protocols19:26 Bone Healing, Wolff’s Law, and PMAX21:10 Tibia Lengthening, Achilles Stretching, and Ballerina Foot24:10 Why Surgeon Experience Still Matters27:39 PMAX Cost, Value, and PRECICE 2.2 Still Having a Role29:12 Booking a PMAX Consultation at Paley Institute30:49 PMAX Availability in Other Paley Clinics33:16 Can You Drive During Distraction With PMAX?34:04 Quadrilateral Lengthening and Why Four Nails Are Not Placed at Once35:19 Can PMAX Help Patients Reach 13 cm?37:09 Why Safety Matters More Than Price37:46 PMAX vs PRECICE 2.2 Recovery Timeline39:09 What If the PMAX Nail Does Not Fit?40:08 Closing Thoughts and How to Contact Paley InstituteFind Links to Everything Here: https://sleekbio.com/cyborg4life🌐 C4L Website: https://cyborg4life.com/📞 Book a Consultation: https://cyborg4life.com/consult🦴 Free Limb Lengthening Secrets Course: https://cyborg4life.com/secretsJOIN LL PRO👉 https://limblengtheningpro.com/join📱 Join the Free LL Discord: https://discord.gg/6nRCn8UK🎧 Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o8CUSQ...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicpro/─────────────────────────────────────Affiliate Disclaimer: This video description contains 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 I use myself and believe will help viewers. Thank you for the support.MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and material in this video is for informational and educational 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. Do not 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 #Precicemax

  6. Jul 12

    Limb Lengthening LIVE Ep. 204: Dr. Paley Explains PRECICE Max Nail: Weight bearing, Rehab, Recovery

    LL LIVE Ep. 204: PRECICE Max is one of the latest breakthrough developments in internal limb lengthening technology, and this podcast livestream is to give patients clarity on the expectations, safety, mobility, weight bearing, recovery, femurs, tibias, and surgical planning.Topics include:• What PRECICE Max / PMAX is• How it compares to predecessor PRECICE 2.2 nail• Why PMAX nail strength and size matter• Weight bearing, mobility, and rehab expectations• Potential benefits for femur, tibia and quadrilateral • What patients should still be cautious about including PT• Timing, availability, cost, and safety questions• Brief LIVE Q&A from the limb lengthening communityContact info for Dr. PaleyWebsite: https://limblengthening.org/Email: inquiry@limblengthening.org_____________________Timestamps -0:00 – Intro: Dr. Paley on the New PRECICE Max Nail1:10 – What Changed from PRECICE 2.2 to PRECICE Max3:16 – FDA Disclaimer and Paley Institute Weight-Bearing Protocol4:17 – Why Paley’s Protocol Is Built Around Safety and Reliability6:32 – How the PMAX Protocol Differs from P2.27:16 – 5,000 PRECICE 2.2 Nails and What the Breakage Data Shows8:44 – First PMAX Launch, Manufacturing Delays, and Relaunch Timeline11:50 – Exclusive July 15th Launch at Paley Institute13:11 – First 60 PMAX Cases and Early Hardware Results15:43 – Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Surgery17:36 – Why Limb-Lengthening-Specific Physical Therapy Matters19:16 – Walking Without Aids, Stairs, Curbs, and Cane Protocol21:57 – How PMAX May Reduce Muscle Loss and Deconditioning23:49 – Femurs vs Tibias and Quadrilateral Weight-Bearing Rules24:43 – PMAX Nail Sizes and Weight Limits28:00 – Bone Healing, Wolff’s Law, and Titanium Nail Loading30:17 – Tibia Lengthening, Achilles Stretching, and Ballerina Foot Risk34:41 – Why Surgeon Experience Matters with PMAX36:06 – Fat Embolism Risk and How Experienced Teams Reduce It39:30 – PRECICE 2.2 vs PMAX: Cost, Benefits, and Decision Factors42:37 – Scheduling PMAX Surgery at Paley Institute45:08 – PMAX Availability in Other Paley Clinics47:19 – PMAX Weight, Consultations, and EOS Scan Process50:47 – Can PMAX Help Patients Reach More Than 5 cm on Tibias?52:03 – Why Paley Does Not Do Preventive Compartment Releases53:56 – Driving During Distraction with PRECICE Max55:02 – Can Simultaneous Quadrilateral PMAX Reach 13 cm?58:53 – Safety, Safety, Safety: Why Experience Matters1:00:10 – PMAX vs P2.2 Recovery Timeline1:02:25 – What If a 10 mm PMAX Nail Does Not Fit?1:05:27 – Vitamin D and Slow Bone Healing Support1:06:49 – Side Quest Recovery Video: Stride Nail Case Study1:10:06 – Running, Sports, and Long-Term Athletic Recovery1:10:46 – The Success Triangle: Surgeon, PT, and Patient Compliance1:14:34 – Final PMAX Takeaways and How to Contact Paley Institute🌐C4L Info Website: https://cyborg4life.com/ 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

  7. Jul 4

    Limb Lengthening LIVE Ep. 202 - Lengthening Device Removal + Q&A with: Dr. Robbins + Aaron

    LL LIVE Ep. 202 Dr. Craig Robbins joins us to break down one of the final phases after limb lengthening: lengthening device removal. We’ll also be joined by Aaron, who will share his own experience after femur lengthening 7.4cm, recovery, and 2 days after his own nail removal._____________________0:00 – Welcome Dr. Craig Robbins + Aaron’s Surgery Update 1:34 – Aaron’s Nail Removal and Bow-Leg Correction Results 3:43 – Why PRECICE Nails Need to Be Removed 5:24 – Removal Incisions, Scars, and Soft-Tissue Mobility 10:56 – Hardware Removal Risks: Broken Screws, Crowns, and Bone Overgrowth 13:51 – Why You Should Not Sit Cross-Legged During Lengthening 17:58 – Why Nail Removal Requires an Experienced Surgeon 20:48 – Broken Screw Fragments, Retained Pieces, and “Screw Souvenirs” 23:21 – Airport Screening and Bone Strength After Nail Removal 26:37 – Protecting Arteries and Nerves During Screw Removal 28:11 – Slow Bone Healing, Support Rods, and Fracture Prevention 30:38 – Pre-Op Imaging, Planning, and Hardware Removal Safety 32:27 – Broken Screws During Consolidation: When to Watch vs. Operate 36:27 – Contractures, Tendon Releases, and Tibial Fasciotomy 39:06 – Osgood-Schlatter Disease and Tibial Lengthening 41:52 – Limb-Length Discrepancy: Leveling the Hips and Finding What Feels Right 47:59 – Additional Lengthening, Rebreaking Bone, and Reusing Nails 52:04 – Accutane, Deformity Correction, and Aaron’s Bow-Leg Case Study 55:04 – Delayed Bone Healing, Accordion Technique, and When to Stop 58:35 – Removing a 20-Year-Old Trauma Nail 1:01:06 – Mechanical Nails, Rotation, and Blood-Clot Risk 1:05:28 – Future Limb-Lengthening Technology and Weight-Bearing Nails 1:09:57 – How to Know When You Have Lengthened Too Much 1:11:17 – Internal vs. External Lengthening: Disability and Risk Discussion 1:12:47 – Sciatica, Neural Tension, and Pre-Surgery Readiness 1:14:20 – Osteotomy Technique and Insurance for Hybrid LLD/Stature Cases 1:16:27 – Peroneal Nerve Decompression, Wingspan, and Femur Osteotomy Placement 1:21:04 – Paley Europe vs. USA and Dr. Paley’s Current Surgical Role 1:22:23 – Anxiety, Candidacy, and Psychological Readiness 1:23:19 – Slow Healing Follow-Up, Shoe Lifts, and Tibial Infection Risk 1:27:17 – Existing Tightness, Rehab Needs, and Managing Setbacks 1:28:14 – What Patients Underestimate: Isolation, Tightness, Inflammation, and Nerve Pain 1:30:07 – Final Thoughts + OutroDr. Robbins contact info:Site: limblengthening.org is his CLL websiteEmail: inquiry@limblengthening.orghttps://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 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! 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

  8. Jun 29

    The Limb Lengthening Celebrity: 5'6" to 5'9" in 6 Months

    Aaron Trinh was 5'6", and by college, his height had become a daily insecurity he could no longer ignore. So he made a decision most people would never consider: he underwent bilateral femur lengthening and gained 7.6 cm (3 inches). Just 6.5 months later, Aaron visited me with no daily pain, near-normal mobility, and a completely different relationship with his height. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 — Intro 1:07 — Greeting 2:53 — Aaron's background: Hometown, grad school, only child 3:03 — When height started bothering him 5:52 — Why he skipped therapy and went straight to surgery 8:06 — Going public about the procedure... the dinner banquet story 9:29 — Why he chose the Paley Institute and Dr. Robbins 12:35 — His dad's secret plan (and Aaron got there first) 13:22 — How to get family support when they're against it 15:21 — Consultation day and meeting his surgery twin 16:47 — Surgery day: shaking so bad the nurse asked his dad if this was forced 17:50 — Waking up from surgery — what the pain actually felt like 19:56 — How he stayed motivated: Navy SEAL videos and perspective 20:44 — The full lengthening timeline explained 22:21 — The pool hack that made recovery feel effortless 23:16 — 6.5 months out: zero pain, walking normally 24:09 — Exact numbers: 7.6cm gained, 168cm → 175cm 24:53 — Height dysphoria: completely gone 26:32 — "5'9 feels like the height I was always supposed to be" 27:14 — Nerve pain: the electric shock moment at 4cm 29:52 — How long nerve pain lasted and how he managed it 32:08 — Would he do tibias? The real reasons why 35:01 — Wrong reasons to get limb lengthening 36:27 — His dad's reaction to the result 37:16 — Is limb lengthening going to keep growing as an industry? 40:17 — Do people treat him differently now? 42:35 — Recovery advice: delete your expectations 46:31 — At 6.5 months: walking a campus tour, starting to jog, can jump again 49:15 — 3 pieces of advice for prospective patients 51:47 — Where to find Aaron (Discord + live streams) Find Links to Everything Here: https://sleekbio.com/cyborg4life 🌐 C4L Website: https://cyborg4life.com/ 📞 Book a Consultation: https://cyborg4life.com/consult 🦴 Free Limb Lengthening Secrets Course: https://cyborg4life.com/secrets JOIN LL PRO 👉 https://limblengtheningpro.com/join 📱 Join the Free LL Discord: https://discord.gg/6nRCn8UK 🎧 Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o8CUSQ... Check out the PlayMakar Pro EMS + TENS unit: https://www.playmakar.com/products/pro-wireless-muscle-stimulator-with-tens-ems?sca_ref=9109125.AQDFt0UwsI6S Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicpro/ ───────────────────────────────────── Affiliate Disclaimer: This video description contains 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 I use myself and believe will help viewers. Thank you for the support. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All information, content, and material in this video is for informational and educational 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. Do not 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 #limblengtheningrecovery

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