Limb Lengthening in Turkey
Limb Lengthening Surgery
Limb lengthening means height increase. Limb lengthening surgery was first performed in 1950 by the Russian Orthopedist Dr. Ilizarov. This surgery has been developed and has produced successful results among developed countries such as America. You can get detailed information about limb lengthening surgery from the address. Later, it was performed in Turkey and gave successful results. The success rate in limb lengthening operations in Turkey has reached the level of 100%, causing an increase in demand. It is performed in various countries depending on the general condition of the person.
How is Limb Lengthening Applied?
It is a surgery applied in cases where one leg is disabled due to congenital reasons or later due to an accident. Limb lengthening is also performed in cases of short stature. It is a surgical procedure applied to very short people, commonly known as dwarfism. In Turkey, the limb lengthening method is successfully performed. Orthopedic surgeons in Turkey are very successful in this field. The limb (height) of patients who will have limb lengthening can be extended by 8-19 cm, and the height of extremely short people, known as dwarves, can be extended by approximately 35-40 cm. The lengthening is achieved at a rate of approximately 1mm per day with the help of a circular device attached to the leg bone with a screwed wire. In Turkey, the limb lengthening method is performed using surgical techniques. Lengthening occurs via the nail. The healing period is quite short. Pains that may occur in the initial period are eliminated with painkillers.
