Limb Lengthening Surgery
01. External Fixation (Ilizarov technique)
02. Internal Fixation (Motorized nail)
03. Combined Technique
TREATMENT
TECHNIQUES
External Fixation
Using Precice Intramedullary Nails
Combined Technique
External Fixation
(Ilizarov Technique)
The Ilizarov technique, developed by Professor Gavriil Ilizarov in the 1950s, is a specialized orthopedic procedure used for limb lengthening, bone deformity correction, and complex fracture management. It involves a circular metal frame attached to the bone with wires or pins, allowing for gradual bone distraction and new bone growth. This method is particularly effective for correcting multi-plane deformities and treating non-union fractures, offering precise control over bone alignment and lengthening.
Despite requiring a prolonged treatment period, the Ilizarov technique is known for its high success rate and ability to restore limb functionality. While the external frame is visible, advancements have reduced discomfort and scarring, making it a viable option for therapeutic and cosmetic limb lengthening, especially in cases where growth plates have closed.
Using Precice Intramedullary Nails
In limb lengthening surgery, the traditional use of external fixators, such as those used in the Ilizarov technique, has largely been replaced by internal fixators. These internal devices, inserted through small incisions, are controlled externally and offer better cosmetic outcomes by minimizing scarring, which is often associated with external fixators. In some cases, a combined technique is employed, utilizing both internal and external fixators to achieve the desired results.
The surgery, typically performed under general anesthesia by an experienced orthopedic surgeon, can also be done with epidural anesthesia for adult patients who prefer to stay awake during the procedure. The process starts with an osteotomy, where a transverse cut is made in the bone planned for lengthening. The bone is then stabilized using a combination of fixation devices, and the treatment progresses through two distinct stages.
Limb Lengthening
Surgery Methods
LON
- External or Internal: Combined
- Walking During Lengthening: ✓
- External Fixator Usage: 3 months
- Bone Healing: 6-9 months
- Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- Max. Height Gain: Tibia: 5-7cm, Femur: 8cm
Precice 2.2
- External or Internal: Internal
- Walking During Lengthening: X
- External Fixator Usage: X
- Bone Healing: 6-9 months
- Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- Max. Height Gain: Tibia: 5-7cm, Femur: 8cm
Our Services
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Experience seamless care with our inclusive accommodation and transportation services. We ensure your journey to a new height is comfortable and stress-free.
Enhance your recovery with our specialized physiotherapy services. Our tailored programs support your healing and maximize your height increase results.
Ensure a smooth recovery with our comprehensive postoperative follow-up care. Our team monitors your progress and supports your journey to optimal results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideal candidates are individuals who are healthy, have realistic expectations, and are seeking to correct a limb length discrepancy or increase their height.
Depending on the method used, you can typically gain between 9 to10 cm (3 to 4 inches) in one surgery. With additional procedures, it’s possible to achieve up to 15 cm (6 inches).
Foods that support height growth ensure the healthy development and growth of bones. These foods are rich in calcium, protein, vitamin D, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium. Such foods include dairy products, green leafy vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, eggs, legumes, and nuts.
Height increase may be more effective during adolescence. However, after age 21, height increase surgery is considered an effective method. However, height increase can still be achieved outside of adolescence through height increase surgery, which involves breaking the bones and gradually lengthening them.