Question 1

can you tell me what your opinion is of limb lengthening surgery?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Why is it being done?  The primary indication is a congenital limb length discrepancy or an acquired one.  It involves cutting the bone on the affected side and either lengthening it over a rod or with an external dictator device.  It can be a painful process with risk of complications including infection, non union, nerve injury, stiffness.  It can take weeks to months to reach the desired length.

Question 2

does limb lengthening work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Limb lengthening is often done on children.  The procedure involves external fixation devices.  Some of these external devices are referred to as 'illizarov' external fixation devices, named after a russian physician.  These are complex procedures that take many years to see results.

Question 3

do u think limb lengthening works?

Accepted Answer

Yes it works: Limb lengthening entails surgery and lots of time afterwards to allow for the bone to grow after cutting it and transporting it.  But it definitely can work..

Question 4

what about limb lengthening to make you taller?  who would qualify?

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Goal-symmetric limbs: The goal of limb lengthening is to create more symmetry or functional use of the affected limb when compared to the opposite side. This is an elective surgery, and a thorough discussion regarding the risks and benefits of such surgery need to be undertaken prior to considering this option. If both lower extremities are lengthened, you would become taller.

Question 5

limb lengthening for height increase is safe for increasing 12cm to 15cm in height?

Accepted Answer

No: At age 24 your growth plates are sealed and you will not increase in length.

Question 6

how does limb lengthening surgery work?

Accepted Answer

Yes : If you had a bypass in the past lengthening your limbs can increase your weight loss. But it also can increase your risk for vitamin deficiencies.

Question 7

what is a good method for limb lengthening surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ilizorov: external fixation with wire fixator.

Question 8

can you tell me more about limb lengthening surgery?

Accepted Answer

Avoid it unless. ...: ....U have a unilateral problem that is significant. There r good procedures but u need an evaluation by a specialist in that field, and hr/her will decide if it's necessary. There r serious complications so pick ur surgeon carefully ; don't do it 4 cosmetic reasons, risk is the same but ur insurance will not cover cosmetic surgery.

Question 9

where is the best center for limb lengthening surgery? how much does it cost ?

Accepted Answer

Many centers: The ilizarov technique for leg lengthening was brought to the us in 1987 by victor frankel , M.D. Hospital for joint diseases (new york university) the procedure has been performed there the longest..It is a technique that is well established and can be performed by experts in most university orthopedic settings.

Question 10

how soon can you start walking after a limb lengthening surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the specific situation. The devil is in the details such as which bone, how was it lengthened, as well as patient specific factors. This is best answered by the surgeon who is doing the surgery.

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