The procedure varies among patients with the consolidation phase. Theoretically one cm takes around 1 month to consolidate but it differs from person to person nutrition level. If the vitamin D3 and calcium levels are equally normal the consolidation happens in ideal timing but if the nutrition levels are low the consolidation May be slower. The amount of weight bearing has to be decided according to the frame used . If the lengthening is done over pure ilizarov method the weight bearing is more and if the lengthening is done over nail full weight bearing is not allowed till the time of full consolidation.