Patient StoryAchondroplasiaFitbone

P. O.

Diagnosis: short stature on a background of achondroplasia.

P. O. with family and the team
AchondroplasiaDiagnosis
Short statureDiagnosis
7Recorded procedures
Tibia · FemurOperations
2024–2026Operation dates

Surgical record

05.08.2024 — Bilateral tibial lengthening with external fixator.

22.10.2024 — Bilateral tibial implant removal + plating + achilloplasty.

22.07.2025 — Bilateral femoral osteotomy, external fixator.

23.09.2025 — Operated bilateral femur with external fixator: frame removal, plate and screw fixation.

11.08.2026 — Bilateral femoral implant removal + lengthening with Fitbone magnetic nail.

08.09.2026 — Operated bilateral femur Fitbone lengthening: left proximal locking-screw exchange.

08.09.2026 — Operated bilateral femur Fitbone lengthening: right receiver exchange.

Dates

  1. 05.08.2024Bilateral tibial lengthening with external fixator
  2. 22.10.2024Bilateral tibial implant removal + plating + achilloplasty
  3. 22.07.2025Bilateral femoral osteotomy, external fixator
  4. 23.09.2025External-fixator removal, plate and screw fixation
  5. 11.08.2026Bilateral femoral implant removal + Fitbone magnetic nail lengthening
  6. 08.09.2026Left proximal locking-screw exchange
  7. 08.09.2026Right receiver exchange

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