Hi all, just a 25 year old guy from Australia, 5 ' 4 " considering leg lengthening surgery. Was wondering if they do that Down Under or do I need to go overseas? If overseas, is India a good idea? Any names you recommend? Cheers all
Depends on how much money you have. What is your budget?
I'm in no rush at the moment, especially during the pandemic, so I have plenty to time to think about it and earn more money. Right now I'd say budget of approx. $30000 (US dollars).
That budget can only afford the LON (external frame with pins through skin). External. Is that okay?
As mentioned, I'm in no rush. My budget will likely increase over time, and would much rather focus on getting an option that is as risk-free as possible from a professional that is trustworthy and recognized, sometime in the future. Do you have any names I should consider? Thanks Serilium
Quote from: justsumguy on May 02, 2021, 02:11:00 PMAs mentioned, I'm in no rush. My budget will likely increase over time, and would much rather focus on getting an option that is as risk-free as possible from a professional that is trustworthy and recognized, sometime in the future. Do you have any names I should consider? Thanks Serilium
Do you want a rod with no outside pins, or pins?
From my research so far external on the tibias sounds preferable, but of course this will depend on consultation with the professional.
And what is your timeframe? How many months are you willing to spend in frames. How many cm do you want?
Timeframe-wise, I would prefer if I could just be able to walk around and be independent within 6 months. My goal is simply to be less judged by my stature, so the maximum "safe" height increase is fine for me (which I understand is 5cm?). Cheers
Quote from: justsumguy on May 02, 2021, 03:24:10 PMTimeframe-wise, I would prefer if I could just be able to walk around and be independent within 6 months. My goal is simply to be less judged by my stature, so the maximum "safe" height increase is fine for me (which I understand is 5cm?). Cheers
So pure externals are not an option for you. For 5cm you need around 7.5 months to 10 months in just frames, and probably >1 year total to walk okayish.
LON is externals but with a rod inside, and it is "less" safe than pure externals because you ream a rod into your bones. But 6 months is usually not enough to walk normally even with LON, although it's possible but not realistic with 5cm.
If you want 6 month recovery to walking decent then you need to do Stryde femurs.
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