The nurse will teach you how to do this before you leave the hospital. It is important to be consistent about the times of the lengthening. If you allow too much or two little time between the turns, new bone does not form properly. If you are unable to do this on your own, your parent must come to the school to help you. The usual hospital stay is about ten days.
Most people feel overwhelmed when they first arrive home from the hospital.
During these visits x-rays are taken and you meet with the doctor, nurse and physiotherapist. It may be useful to do a rough schedule to see if this can all be fitted in with your other activities and what adjustments you are able and willing to make. Keep in mind, when drawing up your schedule, that it will take longer to get from one place to another when you are in the Ilizarov frame. Activities You will not be able to participate in physical education classes or other sports until the bone is well healed, even after the frame is removed. You will probably be at home a lot because of the difficulty of getting around.