Limb Lengthening Surgery
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It is the result of a limb-lengthening surgery performed by Wanna Be Taller. For reference purposes only, results may vary.
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Read MoreI want to limb lengthening and i need to advice
Hello I am 171 cms 83.5 kg. I am planning to go to Turkey at the end of summer. I would like some info about Drs who do limb lengthening with Lon method. I would like to see packages including 90 days stay in Turkey. Thanks in advance
Read MoreI have spina bfida, my size 1.45, can I be operated?
Hello. I am 22 years old and I have spina bfida. I'm at 1.45 and it's ruining my social life. I want limb lengthening surgery, but I have muscle sensitivity due to my illness. How accurate is it to have surgery? Is there a drug treatment? Thank you.
Read MoreI had some problems after limb lengthening surgery, it's getting better slowly. Are there any exercises I can do to speed up the process?
<p><meta charset="utf-8" />Hello, I had surgery for genu varum and then I had a cosmetic limb lengthening procedure. Yes, I got taller with the surgery, and the fixators have been on my leg for 10 months but unfortunately, my physical therapy process didn’t go well. My calf muscles are short, I have contractures in my knees and I have lower leg syndrome. I do my exercises constantly but the progress is extremely slow. Do you have any suggestions for me?</p>
Read MoreDoes limb lengthening surgery make you disproportionate?
<p dir="ltr">Hello. I’m 168 cm tall and I want to have surgery to get 10 cm longer. Will there be any noticeable disproportion in the body as a result of the surgery? </p>
Read More
Are there any risks to limp lengthening surgery?
Is there a risk of paralysis in limp lengthening surgery?
Read More
I want to limb lengthening and i need to advice
Hello I am 171 cms 83.5 kg. I am planning to go to Turkey at the end of summer. I would like some info about Drs who do limb lengthening with Lon method. I would like to see packages including 90 days stay in Turkey. Thanks in advance
Read More
I have spina bfida, my size 1.45, can I be operated?
Hello. I am 22 years old and I have spina bfida. I'm at 1.45 and it's ruining my social life. I want limb lengthening surgery, but I have muscle sensitivity due to my illness. How accurate is it to have surgery? Is there a drug treatment? Thank you.
Read More
I had some problems after limb lengthening surgery, it's getting better slowly. Are there any exercises I can do to speed up the process?
<p><meta charset="utf-8" />Hello, I had surgery for genu varum and then I had a cosmetic limb lengthening procedure. Yes, I got taller with the surgery, and the fixators have been on my leg for 10 months but unfortunately, my physical therapy process didn’t go well. My calf muscles are short, I have contractures in my knees and I have lower leg syndrome. I do my exercises constantly but the progress is extremely slow. Do you have any suggestions for me?</p>
Read More
Does limb lengthening surgery make you disproportionate?
<p dir="ltr">Hello. I’m 168 cm tall and I want to have surgery to get 10 cm longer. Will there be any noticeable disproportion in the body as a result of the surgery? </p>
Read MoreAll About Limb Lengthening Surgery
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.
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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)
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