Posted on Nov 15, 2013, 9:12 pm
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Response from Vejthani Hospital, located in Bangkok, Thailand. Contact them for specific information and latest updates.
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Background and Qualifications:
Dr. Porn-A-Nake Tardthong has performed many limb lengthening surgeries, both on Thais and foreigners.
Medical School
Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine,
Phramonkutklao College of Medicine
Board Certifications:
- Thai Board of Orthopaedics.
- Underwater Medicine, Panama City, Florida, USA.
- Bone Transportation by Ilizarov Lecco, Italy.
- A.O. Spine Course Nottingham, U.K.
Active Memberships:
The Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand.
Hospital profile page with patient testimonials: http://www.vejthani.com/web-english/Our-Physicians/Our-Physicians.php?id_sr=159
Process (LON Method):
The height that you may get will be about 5 - 8 centimeters depending on your anatomical structure. One important caution about this procedure is you should follow our instructions strictly; absolute bed rest and a good understanding why you need to use the wheelchair and restrict strenuous activities.
*Please note that this limit may vary a bit, depending on your individual anatomical structures. If your legs are rather short compared to your upper body, you are a suitable candidate for limblengthening or height increase surgery. However, the maximum length somebody can gain is about 12 cm or more.
Basically, the procedure is divided into 2 parts:
1. Distraction period: during the surgery, the bone is cut and the Ilizarov External Fixator applied. The surgeon uses Ilizarov to distract your tibias. By the time the surgeon performs the operation with Ilizarov, he will put the interlocking nail into your bone before breaking your bone. The interlocking nail will not lock the distal screws at this time. The bone will be stretched to gain about 5 cm. within the next 50 days, starting from the 10th day after the surgery, a total of 60 days. After that, the Ilizarov Instrument will be removed. You will be in a wheel chair during the distraction period.
2. Consolidation period: When we reach the required length. The surgeon will put the distal screws to lock the interlock nail and remove the Ilizarov. So in this period the patient will live without Ilizarov at your legs but you can't put the weight on them. About 2 to 2.5 times the length of the distraction period. The bone is fixed to an internal metal fixator just like the ones used after suffering a bone trauma. Within this period of 100 to 120 days, the bone becomes harder and stronger and the mobility of the patient gradually increase. Walking with crutches is possible after about 1/3 to 1/2 of this period.
Length of stay
After the surgery, you must stay in our hospital for 5 days. During the first resting period for bone to be grown (rate 5 cm. per 2 month). At this time, your mobility will be greatly limited. You must stay all the time on bed and on wheel chair. After taking out the nail and there is no complication, you can go home, but you still need bed rest and use wheelchair for the next 3 months. Finally, you are advised to visit our surgeon or if you do not want to come for follow up, you can send monthly X-ray to confirm that the bone is completely healed. After receiving our confirmation and the doctor's advise, you can start to walk without wheelchair.
Cost Estimate:
1) Height Surgery (insert Ilizarov and interlocking plate): 800,000 Baht ($25,332 USD)
2) Remove Ilizarov and remove Interlocking plate 120,000 Baht ($3,800 USD)
The estimated price includes the following charges:
1) Operating room, ICU 1 night and standard room for 5 nights (including nursing care, meals, room rate and room service), totaling 6 nights starting from the date of surgery.
2) Surgeons, Anesthesiologists fees
Cost Excludes:
1) Pre-operative study (pre-op check up, x-ray)
2) Pre-operative room and service expenses. Post-operative expenses incur in the case of requiring additional days to recuperate.
3) Take home medicine, medical supplies.
4) Special medicine
5) Cost incurred during follow-up periods
6) Miscellaneous expenses i.e. telephone calls, additional food and beverage
7) Special medical equipment (if necessary)
Please note that the actual cost will vary on the severity of the case, medicines and medical supplies used. Charges to other procedures or tests that the doctor may order will apply. Price is subject to change without further notice.
Accommodation:
We can offer you our Service Apartment located within our hospital's premises for easy access to the hospital. Service Apartment charge ranges from 1,300 THB - 1,700 THB ($41.00 USD - $54.00 USD) per day. We also have package price for the clients who stays more than 15 days in our service apartment.
Contact Details:
To make an appointment with the doctor, please advise the following to pre-register in our system.
Full name of the patient
Date of birth
Nationality
Requested date and time of appointment
After all identifications have been confirmed, we will proceed to schedule your appointment with our specialist. A prompt response from you will speed-up the process and help me to book your appointment in your most convenient time.
Warm Regards,
International Correspondence Team
Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
English Hotline : +6685-223-8888
Arabic Hotline : +668 4875 6677
Call center : +662-734-0000
Website: www.vejthani.com
Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/Vejthani
Note: please refer to our disclaimer about The Doctors Directory http://www.limblengtheningforum.com/index.php?topic=55.0
Background and Qualifications:
Dr. Porn-A-Nake Tardthong has performed many limb lengthening surgeries, both on Thais and foreigners.
Medical School
Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine,
Phramonkutklao College of Medicine
Board Certifications:
- Thai Board of Orthopaedics.
- Underwater Medicine, Panama City, Florida, USA.
- Bone Transportation by Ilizarov Lecco, Italy.
- A.O. Spine Course Nottingham, U.K.
Active Memberships:
The Royal College of Orthopaedics Surgeons of Thailand.
Hospital profile page with patient testimonials: http://www.vejthani.com/web-english/Our-Physicians/Our-Physicians.php?id_sr=159
Process (LON Method):
The height that you may get will be about 5 - 8 centimeters depending on your anatomical structure. One important caution about this procedure is you should follow our instructions strictly; absolute bed rest and a good understanding why you need to use the wheelchair and restrict strenuous activities.
*Please note that this limit may vary a bit, depending on your individual anatomical structures. If your legs are rather short compared to your upper body, you are a suitable candidate for limblengthening or height increase surgery. However, the maximum length somebody can gain is about 12 cm or more.
Basically, the procedure is divided into 2 parts:
1. Distraction period: during the surgery, the bone is cut and the Ilizarov External Fixator applied. The surgeon uses Ilizarov to distract your tibias. By the time the surgeon performs the operation with Ilizarov, he will put the interlocking nail into your bone before breaking your bone. The interlocking nail will not lock the distal screws at this time. The bone will be stretched to gain about 5 cm. within the next 50 days, starting from the 10th day after the surgery, a total of 60 days. After that, the Ilizarov Instrument will be removed. You will be in a wheel chair during the distraction period.
2. Consolidation period: When we reach the required length. The surgeon will put the distal screws to lock the interlock nail and remove the Ilizarov. So in this period the patient will live without Ilizarov at your legs but you can't put the weight on them. About 2 to 2.5 times the length of the distraction period. The bone is fixed to an internal metal fixator just like the ones used after suffering a bone trauma. Within this period of 100 to 120 days, the bone becomes harder and stronger and the mobility of the patient gradually increase. Walking with crutches is possible after about 1/3 to 1/2 of this period.
Length of stay
After the surgery, you must stay in our hospital for 5 days. During the first resting period for bone to be grown (rate 5 cm. per 2 month). At this time, your mobility will be greatly limited. You must stay all the time on bed and on wheel chair. After taking out the nail and there is no complication, you can go home, but you still need bed rest and use wheelchair for the next 3 months. Finally, you are advised to visit our surgeon or if you do not want to come for follow up, you can send monthly X-ray to confirm that the bone is completely healed. After receiving our confirmation and the doctor's advise, you can start to walk without wheelchair.
Cost Estimate:
1) Height Surgery (insert Ilizarov and interlocking plate): 800,000 Baht ($25,332 USD)
2) Remove Ilizarov and remove Interlocking plate 120,000 Baht ($3,800 USD)
The estimated price includes the following charges:
1) Operating room, ICU 1 night and standard room for 5 nights (including nursing care, meals, room rate and room service), totaling 6 nights starting from the date of surgery.
2) Surgeons, Anesthesiologists fees
Cost Excludes:
1) Pre-operative study (pre-op check up, x-ray)
2) Pre-operative room and service expenses. Post-operative expenses incur in the case of requiring additional days to recuperate.
3) Take home medicine, medical supplies.
4) Special medicine
5) Cost incurred during follow-up periods
6) Miscellaneous expenses i.e. telephone calls, additional food and beverage
7) Special medical equipment (if necessary)
Please note that the actual cost will vary on the severity of the case, medicines and medical supplies used. Charges to other procedures or tests that the doctor may order will apply. Price is subject to change without further notice.
Accommodation:
We can offer you our Service Apartment located within our hospital's premises for easy access to the hospital. Service Apartment charge ranges from 1,300 THB - 1,700 THB ($41.00 USD - $54.00 USD) per day. We also have package price for the clients who stays more than 15 days in our service apartment.
Contact Details:
To make an appointment with the doctor, please advise the following to pre-register in our system.
Full name of the patient
Date of birth
Nationality
Requested date and time of appointment
After all identifications have been confirmed, we will proceed to schedule your appointment with our specialist. A prompt response from you will speed-up the process and help me to book your appointment in your most convenient time.
Warm Regards,
International Correspondence Team
Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
English Hotline : +6685-223-8888
Arabic Hotline : +668 4875 6677
Call center : +662-734-0000
Website: www.vejthani.com
Facebook Account: www.facebook.com/Vejthani
