Justin's Story

Not long ago, Justin and his wife celebrated their wedding day. At 6’9”, Justin was standing tall – but with legs bent and in pain. Justin was suffering from the condition which he feared would leave him crippled and unable to fully enjoy their parenthood to come.

X-rays showed Justin’s severe genu valgum (knock knees), causing his legs to bend painfully and leading to an altered gait and stress fractures that made everyday activities nearly impossible.

The medical team took the extraordinary step of electing to treat both legs simultaneously to ensure Justin could be healed in time for his daughter’s birth.

His surgeon, Dr. William Terrell, chose the TL-HEX™ external fixation system because of its dependability and accuracy. The external fixator gradually corrected Justin’s leg alignment.

The first surgery was focused on the tibias,. Following the surgery, the fixators were adjusted twice a day to gradually correct the bone.

Due to Justin’s size and treating both legs at the same time, the team doubled the rings. The second surgery focused on his femurs, straightened them with rods, and fixators were not needed.

Following removal of the fixations, Justin began therapy to return to his normal walking ability.

Through determination and expert care, Justin worked through physical therapy and rehabilitation to regain his mobility.

The transformation is remarkable – from a severe deformity in the leg to proper alignment, giving Justin back his quality of life and eliminating his chronic pain.

Today, Justin enjoys walks with his wife and daughter – a simple joy that once seemed impossible. His successful treatment means he can fully participate in family life and his work as a K9 handler. Now Justin is pain-free and ready to embrace life’s most precious moments.

Following removal of the fixations, Justin began therapy to return to his normal walking ability.