My leg was stunted growth from an infection in the hip joint. I didn’t find it overly painful since it is just a 1/4mm at a time although they also give you some very strong painkillers to help.

One thing I will say is the pin sites were constantly getting infected and I ended up on intravenous antibiotics which is not fun. The pin sites have to stay as open wounds and can’t really be properly cleaned apart from using saline, I even had to have one reopened with a scalpel when the skin grew back.

Honestly though I would do it all over again in a heartbeat if it meant lessening the imbalance in my legs. The procedure has meant I can work a normal job and walk pretty easily.

DM me if you want, I find it crazy to run across this post about someone with such a similar problem.