Dr Dimitrios Giotikas (Athens, Greece)

Quote from: Man of Steel on May 24, 2018, 05:04:33 PMI booked a surgery with Dr. Dimitrios in Oct  and Aug with Dr. Lee in S. Korea. I still can't decide which dr I will give the green light. I had LON done with Dr. Lee last year. He was a great doctor. I am almost back to normal now just still a little stiff.

I'd be more careful with Giotikas. We still have had no diaries of him.

These forums have went through "phases" with certain doctors many times in the past, at least according to what I've seen. Sarin had a "phase" in the old forums due to those special circumstances, and Guichet at one point was considered one of the best options. Sarin is called a butcher now, and Guichet is discredited.

It's definitely good that Giotikas doesn't recommend ATL and has supposedly worked with deformity correction (didn't see confirmation of that in this thread). If I wanted to be on the safer side, I'd go with Dr. Dongoon Lee in your case. Do let us know your impressions after October, though! Giotikas is still a mystery.

I only have time for this year. I will ask when he will have that new nail. If it in this year. I would love to get that new nail.

Honestly, I really don't mind being in a wheelchair for 2 months. I really got used to it when I had LON done in Korea. What I hate wasn't the wheelchair. It was the weight of the frame, pain and sleepless night.

Quote from: Man of Steel on May 26, 2018, 05:41:38 PMHonestly, I really don't mind being in a wheelchair for 2 months. I really got used to it when I had LON done in Korea. What I hate wasn't the wheelchair. It was the weight of the frame, pain and sleepless night.

You really should read more about STRYDE before you make a decision.

He looks like a great option.

Yeah, I've read a lot about STRYDE. I asked them about STRYDE. They said will be available in 2019. I might just do it this year or wait next year. I have to make a decision soon.

Hi friends !

 I come back to you following my telephone conversation with the doctor and to provide some details about the person and servis offer. 

First of all, he really seems to know what he's talking about. He is very friendly, very patient (my english is bad ahah). It really inspires confidence and I advise you to take even a telephone appointment if you have questions.

For my part, I think to start with TSF on tibia (5cm) in November then do Stryde on femur (8cm) in a row.

According to Dr. Stryde should be operational in January. Currently tests are done on patients (not on the validity of the treatment because we know that it works) but rather on the procedure to follow later.

In addition, in terms of price for stryde (because I know that this is what we are very interested in ahah ) the doctor specify that it is surely 5000 euros more (it's an average but it's already giving a order of idea).

So for TSF (shins) + Stryde (Femur) we should get by for 60,000 euros. What is to my taste (if all goes well) a very good price for + 10cm.

As for preparing physically before the operation. A program is provided to strengthen muscle mass (if I understand everything).

In other words, he has already operated many patients for cosmetic reasons.
As for the exact number, it is rather complicated to give because of the internet connection that there is in Greece (cut it often).  . Nevertheless we do not have a priori to do to a novice. He also told me all the operations he could perform in non-cosmetic cases.

Frames (TSF) are removed around 6 months after the start of treatment (which I understand).

Furthermore ! If you wish to do + 10cm the doctor to was clear on the fact that it is impossible to do this only on one limb.
Femur -> 8cm max advisor
Tibias -> 6.5cm max advisor

In other words, if you do not want to do stryde and do Precice 2 + TSF. You will need to operate the shin of one leg with the femur of the other. Then conversely. (if I understood everything) In case of complications there will be no asymmetry.

For my part, I sincerely hope that the price of stryde will not exceed 5000 euros or not too much. 60.000 euros I find (and other also I think) that very well for a gain also raise. I am going to athenes in September for my first physical appointment.


HOWEVER, let us be aware that we have not had any feedback on this forum. So take the time to inform yourself and forge your opinion

Thanks for sharing AlphaX!

No worries it's normal! This forum has so much help that I do not know how to thank.

I hope I'm not wrong about my choice but I'm pretty confident.

Do 5 cm in tibiaz and 8 cm in femur is a bit dangerous and unnecessary because you are reaching the recommended limit "safe" but it is not always good to reach the limit, only if your body allows it.
I think if you do 4.5 cm in tibiaz and 6.5 in femur, you will be fine. Well everything depends on how your body resists.
Dr Giotikas seems a good option for price and also has good knowledge.

Thanks for the info!