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Psychological Impact of Limb Lengthening Surgery on Mental Health

Medically speaking, people with limited height or short stature, are not handicapped, due to the limitation of their height; generally, men under 170 cm in men or women under 160 cm. Normally people with limited stature can perform daily functions of life without any obstacles. Yet, many people opt to have limb lengthening surgery to increase their height, for reasons relating to psychological factors, social and career advancement or just for their self-esteem or image. In this article, we will discuss the impact of limb lengthening surgery on the patients.

It is imperative for any person opting to have limb lengthening surgery to understand that it is major surgery; whereas, even minimally invasive surgeries carry a risk of complication. In comparison; a limb lengthening surgery carries a little more risk of complication; ranging from slow unification of bones to non-unification, pin-site infections, and muscle stiffness. Furthermore, as these treatments are considered cosmetic; most medical insurance will not cover the costs associated with them. Thus, it is interesting to see that patients still opt to undergo such surgery, despite the risks and costs; as the gain is worth the sacrifice, in most cases. We focus, on a group of limb lengthening and limb discrepancy patients and follow a medical study that evaluates their height increase and the general impact on their lives after the surgery.

Limb lengthening surgeries are performed using various surgical techniques and methods, ranging from, external fixator, to lengthening over a nail and internal lengthening. Usually, the studies conducted, in the past; were focused on clinical success and averages height gain statistics; rather than the psychological and social impact of the surgery on the patients. However, some studies did focus on the pain aspect of the surgery and others on the physical appearance satisfaction after the surgery; but this study highlights the long term effects of the surgery on the patients.

The study was focused on measuring the long terms of psychological functioning after height increase, in patients who used the external fixator methods and lengthening over nail (LON) methods. The psychological assessment was carried out at three intervals, before the surgery, 1 year after the lengthening and 7 years after they had the lengthening surgery. The study asked a group of 28 limb lengthening patients to fulfill a questionnaire specially designed to calculate the changes in self-esteem and a person’s perception of themselves; using the international Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSE).

The questionnaire focused on questions like:

“Were you happy with the height gained?”

“Do you believe that you made the right decision to undergo the surgery to increase height?”

“Would you recommend the surgery for friends or family?”, “Did the surgery have a positive impact on your social life?”

And lastly, “Did the operation of height increase have a positive impact on your career?”

The total score of the RSE self-esteem test, of the group of 28 patients showed a surprising finding. The average findings of RSE for the patients were:

Before the surgery: 21.5

1 year after the lengthening surgery: 22

After 7 years of the surgery: 21.7

As far as patient satisfaction goes concerning height gained; post-surgery, both at 1 year and 7-year mark, 20 patients were satisfied; while 8 patients remained unsatisfied either at the 1 year and 7 years, after the surgery.

The study found only 3 patients felt that they had made the right decision about having the height increase surgery; while 5 patients did not consider that they made the right choice in choosing the surgery, both the one year and seven-year mark, after the surgery.

Almost 7 patients, stated that they would recommend the surgery for friends; while the remaining 21 patients wanted to recommend the surgery, neither in 1 year nor in 7 years postoperative.

Four patients reported a positive impact on their social lives after the cosmetic limb lengthening surgery; while 24 patients did not report any positive impact on their social lives after the cosmetic surgery, either at the 1 year mark or at the 7th year mark.

Two patients reported a positive impact on their career after the cosmetic limb lengthening surgery to increase their height; while 26 patients did not report any improvement in their career lives, either at the 1-year mark or after 7 years of the surgery.

It is important to note that there have been many studies discussing the physical impact, following an external fixator limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy; but none which focusing on the psychological follow up after the height increase. The importance of this study is that it is the first one, which assesses the long term psychological follow up in normal individuals, who opted to undergo limb lengthening surgery.

The study’s most important findings were that there was a significant improvement in the self-esteem of the patients, 1 year after the height increasing surgery. On the other hand, there was ample evidence to support the fact that there was an evident decrease in the long term psychosocial evaluation, during the follow up after 7 years of the limb lengthening surgery; thus most patients returned to near their pre-surgery levels of self-esteem.

The study found a sense of the finding with the following explanation; that most patients were happy, at first after achieving their height goals and getting taller; after finishing a long process of the surgery and post-surgery care. However, as time passed, and the patients returned to their normal lives, most realized that the surgery did not change a lot in terms of their own self- image, or daily life, of social activities. It is interesting to note, from the questions presented in the study, were only 3 out of 28 patients accepted to undergo the limb lengthening surgery once again and 7 out of the 28, and accepted that they would recommend the surgery to their friends. The fact of the low outcome here points to the lack of improvement in the long terms psychological follow up after the height increasing surgery.

As far as improvements in physical functioning, over time, especially in cases of external fixator patients, physical recovery was the slowest at the early stages after the removal of the external fixators and improvement peaked during the 6th and 12th month after the surgery; and this improvement continued up to the 24th month, after the surgery. The study concluded that with limb-lengthening surgeries, there are no short terms of physical benefits, and almost a quarter of the patients still had complained about their legs. The researcher heading the study concluded that there is no short terms beneficial rationale of the surgery; in fact, the whole idea behind limb discrepancy surgery was to prevent being handicapped in the long run.

The only, previous study which recorded the psychosocial follow up after 7 years, after limb lengthening surgery, was carried out in 2009, but was limited to patients suffering from limb length discrepancy; which was corrected with external fixator limb lengthening surgery; and the study found that the patients had normal psycho-social functioning, self-esteem, and self-perception of competence.

The ending conclusion to the study then seems to suggest that despite having undergone major surgery and some financial burdens; it did improve self-esteem and self-perception in the first few years following the surgery; which due to social factors deteriorated with time. Thus it seems that the overall self-esteem of the patients did not improve significantly in the long run, after 7 years of the height increasing surgery; and psychosocial functioning was similar in comparison to pre-surgery levels in patients.

Thus, in the end, we must conclude that self-image and esteem improvement can be observed in the short term, i.e. 1years following the surgery. However, as the underlying causes of the psychological issues were never dealt with; the surgical impact slowly deteriorated to pre-surgery levels, following the 7th years of the surgery. Thus, it seems imperative that surgical intervention could help patients achieve their physical goals and achievements; but to boost self-esteem and self-perception; it is important to address those issues at a psychological level, in patients. Web site:  http://bulmd.com/ Web site: limblengtheninginturkey.com Facebook: Bulmd Instagram: bulmdcom Youtube: Bul MD WhatsApp: [phone] 

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Wrong Lengthening Methods

Improperly known lengthening methods can harm your health. If you are really desperate to learn how to grow taller naturally you might take advantage of height enhancing formulas, pills or weird contraptions that claim to increase your height faster than exercise or diet. In this article I’m going to reveal to you 4 common height gain scams that you need to stay away from. You can learn wrong lengthening methods in this article.

Known Mistakes In Lengthening Methods

The acupressure technique. This is a “height increaser” product that looks like a shoe insole that claims to work through acupressure therapy for your feet. Consumers have reported negative increase in height plus pain while walking with the insoles inside their shoes.

Vitamin capsules that are marketed as “height growth capsules” are nothing more than just multivitamins. These products claim to work with fake testimonials and also give a fake 30 day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied.

The foot massage scam from Asia is another bogus claim that involves dipping your feet in a bucket of warm water and then a massage using a very expensive foot massaging machine. After the massage, you have to apply “growth patches” on your feet. Total cost for this worst ever height increase scam is over $1,100!

Height increasing machines is a home TV shopping product that claims to increase your height by lying flat on a machine and stretching you with a traction device. It was often described as a medieval torture device by some consumers. This is a very dangerous machine that can cause serious damage to your back and neck; many fitness experts caution consumers from trying out this machine since it will cause a lot more harm than good.

The list goes on and there are a lot more height gain scams coming out every day since so many people around the world want to be taller. Instead of falling for any of these scams you’d be wise to spend your time looking for scientific proven height gain methods that will actually help you achieve the increase in height that you’re looking for.

The right way for you may be lengthening surgeries. Consult a specialist immediately.

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Want To Grow Taller Quickly? – Non-Surgical Methods of Lengthening

If you want to grow taller quickly and you are desperate then something which may tempt you is the option of undergoing leg lengthening surgery.

The procedure involves breaking your legs and inserting a metal plate at the break, the bones then start to heal over this gap longer and stronger increasing your height.

Never forget this: The method of lengthening surgery that works best for you is much more precise than the exercises below. Meet our happy patients.

Natural Leg Lengthening

Now when you think of the surgery the principle can be applied for natural methods if you want to grow taller.

The surgery involved breaking the legs and allowing them to grow back stronger, of course the natural method doesn’t involve breaking the bones but instead it involves breaking the micro-fibres of the bones.

The most common area is the shin, by breaking the micro-fibres in this area and allowing them to heal you can expect them to come back longer. And stronger than before which is the same result that you would get going through the operation except a lot less painful.

To break down these fibres you are going to want to put a lot of stress and pressure on them and this is naturally done through exercise!

The most popular types that you can go through are sprinting, jumping, kicking and cycling.

The first three (sprinting, running, kicking) easily break the micro-fibres but you have to make sure that you don’t overdo it so that you don’t cause injury to yourself so a rest day would be in order every other day,

When it comes down to cycling you will want to increase the height of your seat than it usually is if you want to grow taller quickly as it helps lengthen your shin bones.

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Psychological Impact of Short Stature on Mental Health

It is a well-documented fact that people with limited stature, experience social situations differently than taller persons, in comparison. People suffering from short or limited stature or height are more inclined towards feelings of paranoia, inferiority, and excessive mistrust, according to a research study published in the Psychiatry Research Journal (UK) (2014). The researchers proved that making a person’s virtual height lower than it is, in a virtual reality environment; and how such a reduction in height can make them feel inferior about themselves and more fearful that others are trying to harm them. According to the scientists, the research proves that how low self-esteem can lead to paranoid thinking and the research is vital in the development of effective methods of psychological treatments for severe paranoia, which is a very serious mental health problem.

Daniel Freeman of the Britain’s University of Oxford, the leading scientist in the research study said that “being tall is associated with greater career and relationship success. Height is taken to convey authority and we feel taller when we feel more powerful.” Additionally, he pointed out that in the virtual reality environment; when the person’s height was virtually reduced; they immediately felt inferior and this caused them to feel overly mistrustful. Furthermore, Mr. David went on to say that it is interesting to note that “this all happened in virtual reality (VR) simulation but we know that people behave in VR as they do in real life”.

The team of scientists led by Mr.Freeman selected 60 adult women from the general population; who were more likely to suffer from “mistrustful thoughts” and ran a test by placing in a virtual reality environment where they experience an underground train ride. The test protocols demanded that the participants, need to experience the same train “journey” twice, once at their natural height and then later at a height, which is virtually reduced by around 25 cm. The virtual passengers, during bath the train rides were to remain unchanged and neutral; hence to trigger emotions of fear in the participants. The research concluded what some of the participants did not notice the height difference that much; while others reported having had negative feelings of incompetence, unlikeness, and inferiority, during the journey of the experiment, when their height lowered. The researchers pointed out that those negative thoughts manifested as an increase in feelings of paranoia towards the other passengers. Furthermore, the participants reported thought that someone in the carriage was staring at them and had bad intentions towards them or was trying to upset them, in some way or another.

Mr. Freeman said that, this research “… provides a key insight into paranoia, showing that people’s excessive mistrust of others directly builds upon their negative feelings about themselves,” And he concluded that “the important treatment implication... is that if we help people to feel more self-confident then they will be less mistrustful.” Hence, the research to an extent proves the connection between a person’s biological height and mental health. As taller height helps in lowering negative thoughts and improving a person’s self-esteem and a lower stature could trigger negative feelings leading to paranoia and other serious mental health problems.

Another Study in 2003 Health Survey for England, carried out by the Clinical Endocrinology, Department of Health (UK); focuses on how a person’s height in adulthood significantly affects their quality of life, with people of limited stature reporting the worst in physical and mental health than people of normal height. This peer study was conducted on a large scale and concludes that a person’s height in adulthood is directly related to how good that person perceives their health to be. Thus, people with limited stature tend to judge their state of health as being significantly lower than in comparison to the people with normal height see theirs.

The survey was designed to determine a participant's health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL), whereby the participants had to fill a questionnaire and get their heights measured. The research was led by Senior Health Economist Torsten Christensen at Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark, who used this data to assess the relationship between height and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). In simple terms, a person's health-related quality of life is their perception of their mental and physical health. Interestingly, the questionnaire forms do not measure the person’s actual health and wellness; but only their own perception of how their health status is. The study focused on five different fields of health; mobility, self-care, well-being, routine activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression.  The researchers also laid focus on general factors as well, such as age, gender, body-weight, long-standing illness, and social class. The study, in total, took into account 14,416 participants.

The category of the people with the shortest stature; men – less than 162 cm and women less than 151 cm, throughout the spectrum, reported a significantly lower HRQoL, in comparison to people of average height. Interestingly the study found that the shorter a person was; the more affected he/she was and lesser the self-image of their quality of health.

Now, the most important facet of the study was that a small increase in height has a much larger positive impact on a short person, than it can on a person of average height. The survey predicts that people who suffer from limited stature could increase their HRQoL by 6 % and more if their heights increased by 7 cm in men and 6 cm in a woman.

No previous study touched upon this impact that an increase in height could, in turn, increase a person’s perception of their health status and thus their HRQoL. The results of this study clearly tend to show that any small increase in height for a person suffering from limited stature, can have a large positive impact on how good they perceive their health in adulthood. The research data combines all physiological, physical, and social well-being factors into a single measure of HRQoL; which is changeable by an increase in a short person’s height.

Lead scientist and researcher, Torsten Christensen said: "We know that people who are short experience more difficulties in areas of their life such as education, employment, and relationships than people of normal height. However, the relationship between height and psychosocial well-being is not well understood. Using this large and nationally representative sample of the UK population, we found shorter people report that they experience lower physical and mental well-being than taller people do. Our results also indicate that the shorter someone is, the stronger this relationship becomes. For example, an increase in height of 3 cm would have a positive impact on the health-related quality of life of a short person, whereas the effect of an extra 3 cm would be negligible for a person of normal height. Although our study does not show that short height directly causes a reduction in physical and mental health, it does indicate that short people are more likely to feel that they experience a lower health-related quality of life. However, further research is now needed to clarify the precise relationship between changes in height and health-related quality of life."

Fatefully, it seems that the taller you are or can be; the better you feel about your overall health. Usually, limited height can be genetic or due to several diseases, such as growth hormone deficiency or Turners Syndrome. In childhood, a growth hormone therapy has proved to have positive effects, and increasing heights in children by 4 – 10 cm. However, biologically when you enter adulthood, it’s impossible to grow taller as your bone growth caps have closed naturally. Hence, orthopedic limb lengthening surgery and its rise, as a cosmetically surgical option is an alternative for people suffering from short stature in adulthood. It can help improve, a person’s perception of their health status and serve as an inspiring and bolstering treatment; both helping persons with limited stature, physically and mentally, and increasing their overall health and wellbeing.  

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Why Does Height Matter?

It is interesting to note that our height, a simple biological fact, which in natural terms, we cannot do much to change; can affect our lives and future in so many different ways that we cannot imagine. Even though humans are conscious beings but are part of the same biosphere of life found on earth; hence bound by the same rules of evolution as most other animals, in terms of survival and prospects. The alpha male or female evolutionary theory reinforces the idea that taller is better, in terms of survival and excelling at life in every aspect.

It is compelling to examine how does height or stature factor in human life in terms of Education, Financial Success, Sexual Attraction, Health, Social Status, and overall Happiness.

Education & Financial Success

The US President, Abraham Lincoln stood at 6ft 4in (193cm), and the recent US President Barack Obama who is 6ft 1in (185cm); confirms that in America, according to a study, taller presidential candidates usually get more votes, in elections. The reason being that naturally, we are inclined to perceive a person's height with success and dominance; two of the most important features we presume in leadership.

Overall, taller people are considered to be more dominant, intelligent and healthy; thus more likely have better chances at superior employment opportunities; thus earning more financially, as well. Another study found that men over 6 feet tall, on average, earn significantly more paralleled to men whose height is limited at 5ft 5inches.

Some researcher has shown that on average, taller people are more educated and hence earn more; they attribute the height factor as the drive behind obtaining further education and as a result much more financial success in life. Both in the US and UK, men in white-collar jobs have a 1 to 0.6 inch of more height than men in blue-collar jobs. It's not just limited to men, studies have also shown that professional women and women employed in managerial positions are on average taller women working in manual employment jobs. Thus, it seems that is easier for taller people to have a superior advantage in these aspects, biologically.

Sexual attraction

It's a biological fact that taller men tend to have more allure, in terms of pure sexual attraction. Several studies, from time and again have proved that tall men and women are generally considered to be more attractive. Factually, women prefer to date taller men; and taller men gain more desirable partners. As a result, it has been seen that women have a preference for taller men. It's usually the case that women care more about dating a tall man than men care about dating a shorter woman.

Ac recent study showed that generally, women found more satisfaction when their partner was 8 inches (21cm) taller than themselves. On the other has the study found that men were usually satisfied if they were 3 inches (8cm) taller than their partner? An interesting study noted that in men, only 13.5% preferred dating only women shorter than them. But, on the other hand, about half of 48.9%, women preferred dating only men taller than them.

Most interestingly, researchers have also found that women who married men who are taller than them; reported being in better health, well educated, higher incomes and healthier lifestyles than those married to shorter men.

Study on Attraction and Height - a Research paper titled “Height Stereotypes of woman and men: Liability of shortness for both sexes” - researchers examined the connection of stereotypes of attraction and their correlation with height. The study asked a group of people to rate women, in three height categories, "short" (4FT '10inches), "average" (5FT' 4inches) and "tall" (5FT '10inches); and signify various characteristics based on their respective heights. The group found that tall and average woman was more attractive and successful. Similarly, the group, studied the same parameter for men, "short" (5 feet 4 inches), "average" (5 feet 10 inches) and "tall" (6 feet 4 inches); and found that short men were less socially and physically attractive. Also, they found that shorter height meant less masculinity in comparison to a tall man.

Health and Lifespan

It has been reported that shorter men are less healthy, on average. A US study collected data from 165,606 people about self-evaluation of health; which revealed that shorter men reportedly said they were in worse health than taller men. Also, it also found that shorter men married women who also reported that they were in bad health than the woman who married taller men.

The research simply laid down its results as saying that “Short men were less educated, less healthy, had a higher BMI, and lower household income than taller men ... women of a given height who were paired with shorter partners also tended to be less healthy, less educated, and with a higher BMI than women of the same height who were paired with taller partners. ”

Ironically, medical science has also found a few connections with height and health. In a recent medical study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that being shorter can put a person at a higher risk of heart disease. The researchers found that adults shorter than 5Ft 3 inches had a higher risk of having and subsequently dying from cardiovascular disease than taller people. A New England Journal of Medicine study found that the genes associated with eight can increase the risk of heart diseases; and the increase of risk is 13.5% for every 2.5 inches you're shorter than the average person, according to the sexes. A further study linked short stature with a poor socioeconomic status; leading to poor nutrition which could be a risk for the heart- height connection.

Sport and athletics

It is evident, just by a glance at basketball courts and race tracks to ascertain that longer legs or more height, would have a huge advantage in terms of performance and results. Physically, longer leg limbs can cover much more ground and faster; thus, reaching further. Taller sports opponents are generally intimidating to the shorter competition; giving the taller player an edge over their shorter counterparts.

Happiness

Irrespective of the slight annoyance faced by tall people by hitting their heads on small ceilings; there are huge biological, social, financial, educational, and physical advantages of being tall. Many studies have found a connection in the fact that the greater a person's height, the higher their score of happiness and overall satisfaction and enjoyment of life is. This is usually fueled by the fact of better career prospects and economic stability; thus giving a slight edge to taller people throughout their life.

In the end, it seems the verdict is that the "The taller you are, the happier you are." Although biologically, it's impossible to grow taller once you have reached puberty or your growth caps have closed naturally; research in orthopedic practice and the rise of cosmetic surgeries; has made it possible to increase a person's height surgically. This has great advantages of uplifting and reinvigorating a person suffering from short stature.

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ILIZAROV METHODS

Ilizarov method was the first successfully explored methodology for bone lengthening, whereby the bone is fixed with thin wires and circular external fixator devices.

This device was first applied in 1950s by Soviet surgeon Gavriil Ilizarov for treatment of bone non-unions and later for other medical reasons. During the treatment of one of his patients, he accidentally discovered the principle of distraction osteogenesis,  which means allowing new bone tissue to generate and fill the gap caused by distraction of the bone. Ilizarov technique and the device developed by himself later became the first method to be used for cosmetic limb lengthening purposes as well.

As it is the case with all other limb lengthening surgery methods, in Ilizarov limb lengthening surgery, firstly the bone is cut (osteotomy is performed) using medical tools. Ilizarov circular frames are placed over the leg and attached to the bone by means of thin wires. These wires and the device itself holds the bone in place and prevents rotation and misalignment.

Post-Op Rehabilitation

Usually, patients tend to start walking, with some kind of support, usually a walker or crutches, from the next day of the Limb Lengthening surgery by Ilizarov Methodology and physiological rehabilitation is recommended thereafter, etc. The primary goal, after the surgery, is to prevent any muscle rigidity and to maintain the muscle tone within normal parameters. Hospitalization

Patients are strongly advised to visit the clinics for their health assessment, every 2 to 3 weeks. During this medical assessment, the condition of the patient’s skin, the installed devices, the wires, and the screws are evaluated. Furthermore, the patient’s bone integrity and fracture conditions are thoroughly checked and they are re-informed.

Usually, where a bone deformity correction surgery is performed, the bones are expected to heal and mature within 3 to 4 months period, soon after, the lengthening devices are removed. Once, the lengthening process stops, bone consolidation period begins, which generally lasts between 45 days, for each lengthened centimeter; eg where the bone is scheduled to be elongated by 6 to 7 cm, the total recovery period may last between 10 to 12 months. However, this is a general estimation, which is dependent upon various factors, including but not limited to, patients’ medical history, age, overall bone health, integrity, and quality. As per the medical team assessment, once the devices are removed, the use of plaster or other plastic devices may be recommended for a period of 30 to 60 days, for the bones to fully strengthen.

Essential Key Facts

Although Ilizarov’s surgical methodology may be very straightforward and simple, the result may sometimes be quite frustrating. With a Limb Lengthening surgery by Ilizarov Methodology, complications may arise, leading to gloomy outcomes, both for the patients and the medical teams involved.

Thus, it is highly recommended that such surgical procedures have been performed by the competent orthopedic teams, where the recommended medical centers, where such methodologies are commonly and successfully performed. The patients must be provided with accurate information. Furthermore, if the medical team recommends another lengthen methodology for patients, due to their physiology, then this method should not be opted for.

It is strongly advised that the patients perform their wires & screw; From the very beginning and the medical practitioner’s guidance. It is highly recommended that the patient care and sterilize the device, its wires, and screws daily; with 70% Pure Alcohol or a 10% Betadine solution, with sterile gauze. If the patient notices any indication of an infection, such as redness, swelling and/or wound growth, they should immediately contact their doctor, who performed the surgery and visit them as soon as possible.

It must be noted that smoking should be avoided as it would retard the formation and maturation of the new bone; and those patients who cannot quit smoking during this recovery period. Besides, patients should display a general knowledge of their general health.

Packages and Total Costs (2020):

At the moment, the cost for a single bilateral ( Both Legs ) surgery, either on the “femoral” or “Tibial” bones for Limb Lengthening surgery by Ilizarov Methodology is currently priced at around:  15,000 (€) 13,500 Euros. (valid till 1 Apr 2020) .

Please note: For a double Limb Lengthening surgery by Ilizarov Methodology, first on the femoral bones and later on the tibia bones or vice versa ( with a 6 months consolidation period between both the surgeries ); the price will be calculated as two separate surgeries. THUS; (€) 13,500 Euros multiplied by 2 surgeries: (€) 27,000 Euros.

Limb Lengthening surgery by Ilizarov Methodology for Limb Length Discrepancy Correction (Single Leg Lengthening), either Femur or Tibia; with Ilizarov’s Method is priced at (€) 8,000

Furthermore, for a completely healthy and smooth Limb Lengthening surgery by Ilizarov Methodology and overall experience, we provide the following facilities, which are included in the total price:

Meeting and greeting our patients at the airports, including all transportation to the hotels & hospitals

Accommodation in a 5-star hotel (1 to 3 days)

An English-speaking caretaker who will assist our patients 24/7

Complimentary Istanbul tour, including historical and touristic visits, boat tours and meals in our famous Turkish restaurants

All necessary medical examinations and tests before the surgical operation

5 to 7 days of hospitalization

Physiotherapist’s assistance and all medications are covered, during the patient’s hospitalization

Walker, crutches & wheelchair for assisted movement (Post-Op)

Transportation to the airport upon departure

FREE consultation with doctors and consultants

The above-mentioned price also includes the following costs, in addition to the surgery itself

All hospital charges associated with the operating room and recovery room.

Surgeon’s fees.

Anesthesiologist’s fees.

Surgical assistant’s fees.

Hospitalization fees (Internal medicine doctors will be available during the entire hospitalization period).

Get a free voucher up to 1000 euros on Physiotherapy!

* If you will stay in Istanbul during distraction phase after the surgery you can get free physiotherapy service once every two days during 2 months

* If you will leave Turkey after the surgery you can get a voucher up to 1000 euros for physiotherapy in your home country. Furthermore, you can contact our patient consultants, at your convenience, for a detailed discussion regarding the procedures and any information that you may require in relation to the procedures, medical teams, prices and any available discounts. Web site: limblengtheninginturkey.com

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttash

Description

Besides his broad experience of working with classic external fixators and computer-aided smart fixators, Dr. Yuksel Yurttash is also experienced in the application of intramedullary nails for leg lengthening.

Education:

Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 1991-1997

Ph.D. Thesis:

Study the Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Distracted Muscle and Bone Tissue

Career and honors:

Private Esencan Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, 2017 – …

Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Faculty of Military Medicine, Associate Professor), 2012 – 2016

Duke University Foot – Ankle Surgery Visiting Scholar, 2010 – 2011

Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Military Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Assistant Professor), 2007 – 2012

Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Military Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Orthopedics and Traumatology Expert), 2006 – 2007

Girne Military Hospital / Cyprus, 2004 – 2006

Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Military Medical Faculty, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (Research Assistant), 2000 – 2004

70. Mknz. P. Tug. 1. Tnk. Tb. Commander Cizre/Shirnak (30 Yt, Infirmary Chief of Medical Staff), 1998 – 2000

GATA Trainee and Course Division, 1997 – 1998

Membership:

Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)

TOTBİD Kecioren (Pediatric Orthopedist) Branch

TOTBİD Arthroplasty Association

Surgical Methodology in Practice:

Limb Lengthening

Limb Discrepancy Correction Surgery: Single Limb (either Femur Or Tibia) Lengthening surgery for limb discrepancy correction, with:

Bow Legs Correctional surgery

Bilateral(Both Legs) Limb Shortening Surgery

LON (Lengthening Over Nails)

Holyfix

Precice 2.2 (Motorized Nail)

Precice Stryde

Holyfix method

LON method

Precice 2

Precice Stryde

For all other types of limb correctional surgeries and treatments please contact our patient’s consultants for more information and pricing.

Awards:

XIX. National Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Congress ‘The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Distracţed Muscle and Bone Texture’ presented in the ‘External Fixator’ section: Best oral presentation.

Medical Publications:

“Reconstruction of intercalary bone defects following bone tumor resection with segmental bone transport using an Ilizarov circular external fixator.“

“Lower limb salvage surgery using Ilizarov circular external frame for a landmine injury about the knee.“

“Ilizarov external fixation without removal of plate or screws: effect on hypertrophic and oligotrophic nonunion of the femoral shaft with plate failure.“

“Adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of atrophic tibial nonunion with Ilizarov external fixator: a radiographic and scintigraphic study in rabbits.“

“Ilizarov external fixation without removal of plate or screws: effect on hypertrophic and oligotrophic nonunion of the femoral shaft with plate failure.“

For Additional Medical Publications by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttash, please visit: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=yuksel+yurttas

For more information on Limb Lengthening Surgeries

For more information on Limb Discrepancy and Correction Surgeries

NOTE:

Final pricing can only be finalized after determining the length of the film.

The above-mentioned prices generally include a 5 day hospitalization period & hospital charges; including medicinal costs, lengthening systems, and the costs of the surgical treatment.

It must be noted that additional costs will be borne by the patients who want to extend their stay at the hospital.

Our distraction care packages include the following facilities; hospitality, nursing, physical therapy, etc. services are provided for the patient who opts to continue the distraction treatment in Istanbul.

It should be noted that the pricing for unilateral shortness, shortness of fingers, shortness of arms and legs can only be quoted after patient evaluation.

Therapies

LON : € 17000

Stryde : € 54000

Precice 2 : € 35000

Limb Discrepancy : € 9000

Limb Correction Surgery (Bow Legs) : € 7500

Limb Shortening Surgery :

€ 12000

Services

Transportation

Meeting and greeting our patients at the airports, including all transportation to the hotels & hospitals

Accommodation

Accommodation in a 5-star hotel (1 to 3 days) Istanbul Tour Complimentary Istanbul tour, including historical and touristic visits, boat tours and meals in our famous Turkish restaurants

Personal Interpreter

An English-speaking caretaker who will assist our patients 24/7

Medical Kit

All necessary medical examinations and tests before the surgical operation & Walker, crutches & wheelchair for support & assisted movement (Post-Op)

Post operative counseling

FREE consultation with doctors and consultants whenever the patient’s needs, even after the lengthening process has been completed.

Other

5 to 7 days of hospitalization & Physiotherapist’s assistance and all medications are covered, during the patient’s hospitalization

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Questions and Answers About Limb Lengthening Surgery

A) Frequently Asked Questions Before Limb Lengthening Surgery/ Decision Time

1) Is There Any Age Limit for Limb Lengthening Surgery?

Natural growth process in children, teenagers and young adults happens due to the growth plates at the ends of bones. These cartilage plates close (turn into bone tissue and ossify`) at the age of around 17-21. Since the person cannot grow anymore from now on, the only possible way of increasing height becomes limb lengthening operation. In short, the lower age limit for LL surgery is 17-18.

As for the upper age limit, people under the age of 50 can be eligible for this surgical procedure only after necessary bone quality tests (for example, bone mineral density test) and other medical examinations. Since human bones become more brittle and heal much slower at higher ages, people close to upper age have to be thoroughly examined.

2) How can I learn if my growth plates are closed or not?

To find out if your growth plates are closed or not and whether you can still grow naturally, you should see an endocrinologist if you are under 18 and an orthopedist if you are 18 and older.

Usually the state of growth plates are visible in x-ray images, thus you can provide us your x-ray and our doctors will examine it and will provide you info about your eligibility for limb lengthening surgery. Please contact us for online consultation.

3) Which methods do you use for cosmetic limb lengthening surgery?

Our expert surgeons currently apply three limb lengthening surgery methods: Holyfix, LON, Precice 2 and Stryde. For more information please see the related pages.

4) How many cm can I gain in one session?

With any of the three methods, mentioned above, 5-8 cm increase in height is possible in single operation. More lengthening is strongly discouraged because your muscles, nerves and blood vessels may get damaged under excessive tension. If you want 12-15 cm lengthening, you should undergo one surgery on, for example, femur (thigh bones), then after several months have another operation on tibia (calf bones).

5) Does the Cosmetic Limb Lengthening Surgery Cost depend on how many cm I get as a result?

Our limb lengthening surgery costs do not depend on the amount of lengthening. The prices in our website are for single operation on both legs, regardless of how many centimeters you will get. If you want to gain 12-15 cm, you will need to undergo 2 sessions and in this case, you will have to pay the price of two surgeries.

6) Is the Limb Lengthening Cost Paid From the State/Insurance?

No. Since it is a cosmetic surgery, the fees cannot be paid by state/insurance company (at least in Turkey). However, check with your insurance company for more accurate info.

7) Which Hospitals Can Perform Limb Lengthening Surgery?

We would recommend to research limb lengthening surgeons first, instead of hospitals, because doctor experience plays a more important role in the quality of the surgery result. After you make your choice of doctor, you can look into the hospitals for which your doctor works.

8) Do scars remain after limb lengthening operation?

With Holyfix and LON method, there will be a surgery scar after the surgery. In Precice method, as the nails are internal, the scars of surgery will be almost invisible. In either case, these surgery scars can be erased by laser treatment.

9) Can Tibia and Femur be increased in the same session?

Performing limb lengthening surgery on femurs and tibias of both legs simultaneously is strongly discouraged. Because this type of quadrilateral surgery would mean 4 fractures on different parts of the body, and the immune system may find it difficult to cope with this much trauma, and the pain can be really unbearable.

10) I want to have one session. Which one will be increased; femur or tibia?

Even if longer tibia looks like more aesthetic for women and longer femur looks like more aesthetic for men, there is no bound for that. Furthermore, while lengthening of the femur, the limitation of movement is more than the tibia.In general, it is possible to 1 cm more lengthening of tibia.

11) I have to decide two sessions. When will I have the second one?

To second surgery you must complete the recovery time of the first surgery. In this way, you can have the second surgery at least 6 months after the first one.

12) How should I do to be up to easily of the lengthening period?

To start physiotherapy sooner, to do stretching and especially swimming will be better for you. In addition to these, you should try to prepare feeling ready of the surgery yourself and have this when you feel ready helps for being up to the lengthening period. In addition to these, you should prepare to feeling ready of the surgery and when you feel ready, you should have the surgery.

B) Frequently Asked Questions After Limb Lengthening Surgery/ Lengthening Period

1) Can I walk after the leg lengthening surgery?

Even if some people can walk without any support after the first week, mostly, they can walk by walker first 2-3 months. This situation can be change to each person. If you pay attention to your physiotherapy after the surgery then you could get through faster.

2) How many days will I stay at the hospital after surgery?

You stay for approximately 5 days at the hospital. During this time you learn how can you take care of your hygiene and how do you do your exercise.

3) Can I complete my lengthening period at the hospital?

Lengthening period is approximately 3-4 months. In this time you should stay at your home and take care of yourself. If you stay for 3-4 months at the hospital then you have to the bed/room which is needed by somebody. Even if hospitals clean all the time, hundreds of patient come every day. To don’t catch an infection and for your hygiene, it is better to stay at your house.

4) Can I continue to my school/work?

Even if doctors don’t recommend to go to school/work because of to take care of yourself, you can go to your work (desk job etc.) by your doctor’s consent.

5) When will I return my school/work?

After the finish of your lengthening period, the devices which help to lengthen will be removed. 2-5 weeks after this time you can come back to your usual life. When you complete this period, you can continue your school/job.

6) I am a sportsman. Can I do sports after limb lengthening surgery like I used to do before?

This depends on the spore you are doing. Nonetheless, you have to wait at least 1 year for heavy sports like weightlifting. For light sports, you can do it at the doctor’s check after 6 months.

7) Will I take a report even if I have a cosmetic limb lengthening surgery?

Yes. You will receive a delegation report on your operation. You can learn the contents of the report by talking to your doctor during the examination.

8) Is there any risk of limb lengthening surgery?

As in every surgery, limb lengthening surgery has some risks. Risks such as infection risk, ballerina syndrome, and joint stiffness are among the risks that can be seen after limb lengthening surgery. If you do your exercises, your physiotherapy regularly and pay attention to your hygiene, you will minimize these risks.

9) Will my arms increase together with my legs? Will there be a disproportion in my body after long?

Your arms will not lengthen with your legs. The 6-8 cm increased does not change your overall body rate. The aesthetic sensation has changed to make the legs longer, and you can observe it by looking at the latest models.

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