‘Minimally Invasive’
Like a man reliving his breakfast, Mahboubian casually explained the “minimally invasive” surgery. “Through small little incisions, I cut the bone surgically,” he began. “Then I insert a rod — we call it a nail or a rod — that goes inside the bone. The rod is magnetic and it has gears. Then there’s an external device that communicates with the nail. And over time, little by little, it lengthens out the nail.” The lengthening happens gradually. “We usually say about a millimeter a day, until they get to their desired height.”
‘Minimally Invasive’
Scott Is Recovering, Has Already Grown 2 Inches
Despite having a long road to recovery, one that may take up to a year, progress can already be seen after two months. He has now been given clearance to stop using a walker. He can also drive now, but still has to wait some time before he can return to playing sports. Stretching and regular monitoring are required for recovery. As a result, he will go to physical therapy four times a week for the first three months. But all of this is a little price to pay for Scott, who couldn’t be happier with his decision.
Scott Is Recovering, Has Already Grown 2 Inches