WhatsApp Us Limb Lengthening is achieved using the body's capacity to regenerate new bone as well as the soft tissues, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves that surround and support it.
The procedure begins with an operation called an osteotomy, in which the Orthopaedic Surgeon cuts the bone to be lengthened.
The limb (usually the upper or lower leg) is then stabilized using one of several different external and internal fixation devices.
The cost of Limb Lengthning procedure includes:
Note: Generally, the surgery can add up to 2 inches to a patient's height. One inch is increased per month after the consolidation of 3 months.
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Popular Hospitals in Berlin for Limb Lengthening are:
The right doctor to consult for Limb Lengthening is an Orthopaedic and a Joint Replacement Surgeon.
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Director, 26 years of experience
Reconstructive pelvic surgery Endoprosthetics of hip and knee joint Revision endoprosthetics Treatment of periprosthetic infections Corrective surgery of the upper and lower extremity Scientific emphases Endoprosthetics of hip and knee joint Periprosthetic infections Periacetabular, femoral and tibial displacement and corrective osteotomies Regenerative therapies
Director, 27 years of experience
Trauma Surgery Bone Diseases (Osteoporosis) Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Treatment Revision Surgery Hip Arthritis Knee Arthritis
Director, 40 years of experience
Acute Polytraumamanagement and Emergency Surgery 360° Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery Minimal Invasive Acetabular Surgery Spinal Trauma Surgery Complex Extremity Trauma (acute and correction of posttraumatic deformities) Bone Defect Treatment Treatment of Periprosthetic Fractures around Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, and Knee Implants Pediatric Traumatology Geriatric Traumatology
Senior Consultant, 22 years of experience
Reconstructive surgery for orthopedics diseases, Arthroscopic surgery, Correction of joint and foot deformities
Chief, 23 years of experience
Endoprosthetics, Revision endoprosthetics of hip and knee joints, Surgical reconstruction of the lower limbs
Consultant, 19 years of experience
Correction of joint and foot deformities, Arthroscopy surgery, Treatment of epiphysiolsis, Reconstructive surgery for orthopedic diseases
Director, 29 years of experience
Cartilage repair and transplantation Shoulder stabilization and cuff repair Sports medicine Minimal invasive and reconstructive shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, and hip surgery Joint preserving surgery in osteoarthritis (HTO) Periprosthetic infections and osteomyelitis Degenerative joint diseases Arthroscopic & minimally invasive surgery Conservative treatment of muscle injuries
Director, 32 years of experience
Orthopedic Surgery Primary replacement Minimal invasive joint-operations Cruciate ligament replacement, Treatment of cartilage damage Trauma Surgery Multiple trauma treatment Pelvic and acetabulum surgery Spinal trauma surgery including minimally invasive methods Pediatric traumatology Bone marrow stem cell as well as platelet-rich plasma transplantation for the treatment of persistent nonunion
Head of Department, 29 years of experience
Trauma (finger fractures, fractures of the scaphoid, metacarpus, carpus, and ligament injuries) Posttraumatic disorders (malposition or nonunion of fractures especially nonunion of the scaphoid, transplantation of tendon and nerve, tenolysis, and arthrosis after injuries) Chronic disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, tendinitis, trigger fingers, Dupuytren contracture) Infections and soft tissue defect Tumor of the soft tissue and of the bone Arthritis, including inflammatory, age-related and trauma-related Joint replacement
Director, 25 years of experience
Primary minimal invasive hip, knee, shoulder replacement Revision joint surgery hip, knee, shoulder Periprosthetic joint infections Full-spectrum of knee and shoulder arthroscopy Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Meniscus suturing and transplantation Cartilage transplantation Joint preserving osteotomies
Consultant, 30 years of experience
Corticotomy-Assisted Orthodontics, Orthognathic Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL), Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Chief, 25 years of experience
Arthroplasty Fractures Knee Surgery Sports injuries Osteoporosis
Prof. Dr. med. Habil Jorg Scholz
Chief, 46 years of experience
Trauma surgery Endoprostheses (hip and knee joints) Injection therapy to the spine
Chief, 31 years of experience
Surgery of ganglia (upper leg and tumours) Surgery for arm and hand infections Treatment of medical conditions arising from injuries, failures after previous operations and recurrences. Corrective plastic surgery to cover scars and defects on hands Motor replacement surgeries for tendon injuries and paralysis
Senior Consultant, 29 years of experience
Foot surgery, Ankle surgery, Ankle fracture, Flatfoot, Foot deformities surgery, Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Consultant, 28 years of experience
Treatment of periprosthetic infections, Hip endoprosthesis, Knee endoprosthesis
Senior Consultant, 26 years of experience
Endoprosthetics primary and revision of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and upper ankle joint, Arthroscopic surgeries of elbow, knee and upper ankle joint, Forefoot surgery
Chief, 26 years of experience
Primary- and revision hip arthroplasty, Primary- and revision knee arthroplasty, Septic exchange of Hip and Knee
Chief, 30 years of experience
Spine disorders, Traumatology, Joint replacement surgery, Arthroscopic surgery, Sports orthopedics, Partial and total knee replacement, Hand and foot surgery
Pd Dr. Med. Holger Mellerowicz
Consultant, 27 years of experience
Orthopedics and trauma surgery, Pediatric orthopedics, Sports medicine, Physical therapy, Balneology
Possible risks of Limb Lengthening may include Infection, Delayed bone healing, Stiffness, and Swelling.
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Diabetes doesn't seem to raise risks after this surgery. If you have high blood pressure and if it is under control, there is no reason to worry about not having a safe and successful surgery.
Even if your blood pressure becomes elevated during surgery you will be given intravenous medication to reduce it. Consult your cardiologist if you are planning to undergo the surgery because some medicine doses are modified accordingly.
Generally, the surgery can add 2 inches to a patient's height.1 inch is increased per month after the consolidation of 3 months.
Yes, the arms-length can be extended too.
Limb lengthening surgery can be done safely and effectively in both children and adults–including those in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even 50s.
Limb lengthening surgery is the procedure which is being used for lengthening the bones in the arms and legs region and this is a gradual process which makes your bones and soft tissues to slowly increase in length. This procedure will take several months to be completed.
No, limb lengthening surgery is not painful you will be under general anesthesia you will not feel any pain or sensation. If you ae using a lengthening rod inside the bone or external fixator there will be soreness as the bones and muscles lengthen and you will be given medicines for reducing pain.
Limb lengthening surgery can be done in both children and adults who are in the age of 20s to 60s.
This surgery involves series of treatment and it has a long recovery period along with some risks also. But it can even add few inches of length to a leg and it is done under general anaesthesia.
It usually lasts for 1.5-2 hours.
The time duration of limb lengthening surgery will take around two hours to complete and the lengthening process will take around two to three months.
Limb lengthening surgery stimulates the bone in legs or arms for longer growth. In this procedure the bone is cut and it is being attached with device which slowly moves the two ends of bone apart. When the bone space is opened the two ends of the bone will grow and fill the gap.
As we lengthen the bone we are stretching the soft tissues near the bone. As compared to daily stretching you can also do tight hamstrings but with gentle stretching. Patient is monitored very closely during this procedure, if the nerve is getting stretched too far or a muscle is getting too tight and slow down and can even stop the lengthening procedure.
The patient will stay in the hospital for three days.
Healing usually requires from eight to 12 weeks, at which time full activities can be resumed.
In the case of leg shortening surgery, two to three weeks of hospitalization is common. Occasionally, a cast is placed on the leg for three to four weeks.
Depending upon your doctor the follow-up visits may or may not be required.
When your new bone is fully formed you can do any activity like before but for the first few days you have to adjust with the new length of your muscles but it will too long time.
This procedure has got some serious risks such as nerve damage, muscle damage, joint contracture, dislocations and arthritis. Patient should know about this surgery from before while they are deciding about the treatment.
After spending a little time of healing you can get back to your normal routine as early as possible. If you have a lengthening rod then you will not be able to put all your weight on the leg being lengthened and you have to use crutches until the bone is almost completely healed. If you have an external fixator, the frame will support your whole body weight and after a few weeks you won’t need crutches.
During the initial days of the surgery you have to visit your doctor for every weeks and after completing your first month you need to visit your doctor for every months after surgery.
The amount of time needed for limb lengthening surgery is decided by the growth of your limbs. Irrespective of the technique, it will take around six to nine months from the time of surgery.
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