Dog ears and RTEs (how to avoid)

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Pamen116
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Dog ears and RTEs (how to avoid)

Postby Pamen116 » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:22 pm

I think from being implanted 3x now with different RTEs, dog ears seem to be more prevalent with less RTEs depending on how deep your crus is.

Next revision I’m going to try to get 3+ RTEs instead of my length being allotted in the implant.

For example, I’d rather be revised with a 20cm x 4RTE than a 22cm x 2RTE implant.
30 yrs old. Current IPP failed in 2022. Waiting revision. No insurance. I’ve had both Titan & AMS.
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FinallyBionic
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Re: Dog ears and RTEs (how to avoid)

Postby FinallyBionic » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:34 pm

I do not think it is a choice you make. The tubes should be connected to the cylinders at a certain point depending on your anatomy. Your surgeon will decide when he opens you up.
Finally Bionic
1969. RP Oct. 2017. Pills and Trimix didn't work. Inguinal hernia repair on both sides. AMS CX 21 cm+1 RTE, by Dr. Kai Li at Kaiser, VA, Jan. 2021. FT member since July 2020 as AST2123. See my previous 457 posts.
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Pamen116
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Re: Dog ears and RTEs (how to avoid)

Postby Pamen116 » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:45 pm

FinallyBionic wrote:I do not think it is a choice you make. The tubes should be connected to the cylinders at a certain point depending on your anatomy. Your surgeon will decide when he opens you up.



Being that I’ve been implanted 3x with different size RTEs each time, I’m sure I can request this.
30 yrs old. Current IPP failed in 2022. Waiting revision. No insurance. I’ve had both Titan & AMS.
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