Fixing Leg Length Discrepancy: A Soccer Player's Comeback & A Basketball Player's Dilemma

We dive deep into the real world impact of leg length discrepancy (LLD) with two athletes - one who corrected it, and one who's considering the journey.⚽ Sam, a former semi-pro soccer player, shares how a 2.3cm congenital tibial discrepancy affected his mobility and performance. After undergoing tibial lengthening surgery, he's now able to run, perform agility, do marathons and play with his son without pain and plans to compete in a soccer tournament this fall - he shares everything about the recovery, rehab, and mental shift that came with it.🏀 Tyler, a former pro basketball player, opens up about living with LLD caused by a traumatic sports injury in his teens. As a prospective patient, he's weighing the decision to undergo surgery and reveals how the asymmetry has impacted his biomechanics, athletic longevity, and daily life.Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or someone living with leg length discrepancy, this episode offers powerful insight into the risks, rewards, and realities of LLD correction surgery.______________________________Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:00 - Introduction to Leg Length Discrepancy 0:30 - Causes of LLD: Congenital vs. Traumatic 1:06 - Sam’s Early Diagnosis and Childhood Interventions 2:53 - Growth Plate Surgery Decision 4:00 - Playing Soccer with a Discrepancy 5:54 - Rediscovering the Discrepancy as an Adult 7:15 - Recovery Timeline After Lengthening Surgery 8:57 - Early Warning from Doctors About Long-Term Impact 9:41 - Athletic Limitations and Muscle Imbalances 11:06 - Physical Therapy and Glute Retraining 12:26 - Emotional Impact and Reflections on Missed Potential 14:49 - Sam’s Current Recovery Progress and Agility Training 16:21 - Playing with His Son: Personal Motivation for Surgery 17:30 - Introducing Tyler, a Prospective LLD Patient 18:05 - Tyler’s Injury and Diagnosis at Age 14 19:03 - Struggles with Orthotics and Athletic Injuries 20:06 - Impact of LLD on His Basketball Career 21:30 - Tyler’s Outlook on Limb Lengthening as a Solution 23:00 - Advice and Support from Sam’s Recovery Story 24:00 - Sam’s Lifestyle Advice for LLD Patients 25:35 - Realistic Expectations and Recovery Commitment 26:57 - Tyler on Making the Decision and Physical Goals 28:38 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways for LLD Patients 29:44 - How to Get Evaluated for Leg Length Discrepancy 30:27 - Community Support and Resources for Patients 30:55 - Outro_______________________________🌐C4L Info Website: https://cyborg4life.com/ 📞Want to discuss your surgery plans Book a Consultation? https://cyborg4life.com/consult 🦴Get FREE Access to Limb Lengthening Secrets: https://cyborg4life.com/secrets 📱Join FREE Limb Lengthening Discord for Free: https://discord.gg/N8nH5Pm4🎧Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0o8CUSQ8S1z0lwTMbKCyx4?si=I5qmgfkgSE-JC_6AbsJz6w✅Checkout the EKRIN B37 Massage Gun for Rehab. Use Discount Code (CYBORG20) to get 20% OFF - https://ekrinathletics.com/?ref=VICTO...MEDICAL DISCLAIMER All information, content, and material of this video or website is for informational and demonstration purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Don’t use this content as a replacement for treatment and advice given by your doctor or health care provider. Consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. By watching this video, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cyborg 4 Life (and its representatives; including Victor Egonu) and any guests for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. Cyborg 4 Life makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. #limblengtheningsurgery #leglengthening #limblengthening