My son had a limb lengthening operation with the Ilizarov method....
Read moreBy Bahar Ozbal • Medical review by Muharrem Inan, MD on February 08, 2021

What is Limb Lengthening Surgery ?
What Is The Price Of Limb Lengthening Surgery?
How Is Limb Lengthening Surgery Operated?
1. Extra-Bone Limb Lengthening Surgery:
In Extra-Bone Limb Lengthening Surgery, bone is bonded to the "External Fixator Device" applied externally. Bone cracking procedure follows this process step.
3. Intra-Extra Bone Combined System Limb Lengthening Surgery:
Treatment And Recovery Process After Limb Lengthening Surgery
Is Limb Lengthening Surgery Right For Me?
How Does Limb Lengthening Work?
How Much Taller Can Limb Lengthening Make You?
Which Bones Will Be Lengthened?
How Do You Lengthen The Bones And Soft Tissues?
What Kind of Leg Lengthening Surgery Methods Exist?
What Are The Risks Associated With Limb Lengthening Surgery?
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Limb Lengthening Surgery?
The first step is "Distraction Phase". Lengthening usually begins a few days or a week after surgery. Physical therapy is required on an outpatient basis in all cases during the distraction phase. During the distraction phase, patients need to be examined and x-rays obtained every 2 to 3 weeks. This will help to prevent complications from occurring, to see how the evaluation of the bone growth is going, how the nerve and muscle function works.
Can You Walk After Leg Lengthening Surgery?
Does Leg Lengthening Surgery Leave Scars?
The Advantages Of Limb Lengthening In Turkey
The Advantages Of Limb Lengthening In İstanbul
Sources
- Current Techniques of Limb Lengthening : Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (lww.com)
- Limb Lengthening: The Process | International Center for Limb Lengthening
- Complications of Limb Lengthening A Learning Curve. : Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (1976-2007) (lww.com)
- US20140052134A1 - Limb lengthening apparatus and methods - Google Patents
- Recovery of Muscle Strength and Power After Limb-Lengthening Surgery - ScienceDirect
- Limb lengthening history, evolution, complications and current concepts | Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Full Text (springeropen.com)
Written on 01/01/2018
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Last Update: 30/05/2023