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How many cm can ı get with leg lengthening surgery ?
For cosmetic reasons, we can lengthen femoral segment 8-10 cm or tibial segment 6-8 cm. Lengthening more than these rate caries several risks. Because with surgery we lengthen bones and we can do it as long as muscles and nerves allow us. We need to operate person two or more times to exceed this rates. For example to obtain 15 cm, we have to lengthen both femur (8-10 ) cm and both tibia (6-8) cm.
Can I walk with fixator on my leg ?
You can walk with device after post-op one day by the help of support (walker or crutch ).
Do we need pre-op preparation ?
The more stretching exercises you do ,increase your flexibility and strengthening your muscles the better results we will get for post-op rehabilitation. It is really need to prepare your psychology
What are the risk associated with limb lengthening surgery?
Limb lengthening surgery has less percentages of risk compared to many surgical procedures.Potential risks or side effects of limb lengthening surgery surgery include: Bones that heal out of alignment, infection ,bleeding, over- or under-correction, nonunion, or bones that fail to properly join during healing ,pain ,loss of range of motion.
İs it possible to be shorter?
We can shorten you 4-5 cm with limb shortening surgery operation
When can ı do heavy sports , play football ,do martial arts etc. after limb lengthening surgery ?
After your bones are completelly fused and your muscles strengthening enough ( average 10-12 months with rehabilitation) you can do heavy sports.
How painful is this surgery ?
The pain threshold is variable . You have pain for the first 24 hours but then with the help of injection and pain killers your pain will be relieved. Your pain will be came vague after 72 hours .
Will my body look disproportionate ?
On the contrary ,you will look very aesthetic and proportional. To date , all of our patients whom ve operated on had their images aesthetically pleasing and proportional.
What should ı do after post operation?
You will start lengthening process after post-op 5-7 day ,you will lengthen 1 mm per day. Patients have to change bandages and clean pin sites to avoid infection. Also, physiotherapy and daily exercises are very important for a healthy recovery.
Can ı grow taller without surgery?
After the growth plates have closed ( until 16-18 age),it s not possible to lengthen without surgery