Dr Franz Birkholtz (Pretoria, South Africa)

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Excludes daily physiotherapy after release from hospital.


Conversion to U.S. Dollar 5-February-2018:

R 580,000 = $48,360

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Has anyone been in contact with Dr. Franz recently? Am interested in getting ll done with him, sent an email but no response

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Quote from: RSGC on February 21, 2018, 05:22:31 AMHas anyone been in contact with Dr. Franz recently? Am interested in getting ll done with him, sent an email but no response

As Dr. Franz recommended I'd reach out Tessa, his receptionist, if you haven't already: [email protected]

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Quote from: Android on February 21, 2018, 07:38:42 AMAs Dr. Franz recommended I'd reach out Tessa, his receptionist, if you haven't already: [email protected]

Yeah I actually emailed her first before emailing him. Maybe they're busy recently, hopefully he gets back to me soon.

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Hi,

My upper safe limits are 6.5 for femurs and 5-5.5 for tibias.

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I need you to be around during the distraction phase, as this is the risky phase where I need to keep a close eye for your safety.

All our patients walk with crutches during distraction, but you may need to use a double leg stance if you are on the heavier side. Our physios are really good at helping in this regard.

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Yes, unfortunately very busy atm. I suspect I might have answered you by email earlier tonight.

If not, you are welcome to resend your query to my private email address [email protected] and I will endeavour to answer as soon as possible...

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Greetings. I would like to know if lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency would preclude one from pursuing limb lengthening.
If yes, is it in all cases or depending on the gravity of these conditions?
For example, would lymphedema affecting only the feet preclude one from femur lengthening? One thing reading about lymphedema that caught my interest was how even minor injuries could turn into life threatening infections.
Also, with the surgery being invasive, am I right in assuming some damage to the lymph system and its components would be caused, worsening the condition?

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Quote from: Taller7x on April 08, 2018, 10:39:29 PMGreetings. I would like to know if lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency would preclude one from pursuing limb lengthening.
If yes, is it in all cases or depending on the gravity of these conditions?
For example, would lymphedema affecting only the feet preclude one from femur lengthening? One thing reading about lymphedema that caught my interest was how even minor injuries could turn into life threatening infections.
Also, with the surgery being invasive, am I right in assuming some damage to the lymph system and its components would be caused, worsening the condition?

E-mail him your question.

franz.birkholtz [at] walkamile [dot] co [dot] za

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STRYDE availability to patients is undetermined....