Fitbone Femur Lengthening in Istanbul - Dr. Muharrem Inan

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Quote from: handy on December 10, 2013, 11:09:55 PMOk. Let me get this straight ChrisIsaak. You like the doctor because he trained with Dr. Paley, and you consulted with Dr. Paley, but you still think that the Precice is not weight bearing. So even though Dr. Paley created the Precice and has said it offers weight bearing with crutches you still believe the lies on old forum  about the Precice not being weight bearing and the Betzbone, Guichet nails being weight bearing even though they constantly bend and break like popsicle sticks. Wow!  This is off to a great start and should make for a very interesting patient experience!

Whoa, slow down buddy.
First of all, I was referring to the first version of Precice. The 6.5 cm version.
I haven't followed up much lately regarding Precice 2.0. I don't know its weightbearing capabilities. There's been much discussion and debate going on about that.
Second, I would agree that the Betzbone appears a bit shady to me at the moment, after what happened to some patients at Germany. However, I haven't heard of a case where the Guichet nail broke. I met a French patient while I was in Milan and he was exercising on a stationary bike one day after the surgery. He will be able to stand on his feet with crutches soon.
I have heard that the Precice nail does break too. It's a thing about its diameter. So you probably don't have the whole picture. I've spoken with more than 5 doctors. So I believe that I know a few things that aren't written on the forums.
But I wouldn't want to go deeper with that discussion. Better ask Dr. Paley about the track record of the Precice, and I'm sure he will give you a clearer answer. He's a straightforward guy.

@old forum PartyLeaks

Thank for the support mate!
Cheers.

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Excellent, you mention having consultations with several doctors (Guichet, Paley) so you did research the options.   

May  I know what's your current height and how much you want to gain?   How long do you expect the recovery to take with the Fitbone?

Thanks
 

 

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Quote from: Carter on December 11, 2013, 08:58:45 AMExcellent, you mention having consultations with several doctors (Guichet, Paley) so you did research the options.   

May  I know what's your current height and how much you want to gain?   How long do you expect the recovery to take with the Fitbone?

Thanks
 

Oops, did I forget to mention those? My bad.

Current Height: 165 cm  (5'5 for Americans)

Target Gain: 8 cm  (Final height 173 cm, 5'8 for Americans)

Recovery Phase: Immediately after lengthening, my doctor will perform a second operation and insert titanium rods on my bones (without removing the Fitbone nail inside the bone). This will make me able to walk slowly with crutches even though the bone bridge won't be formed yet. I hope to be able to walk completely normally and resume most physical activity in September, 8 monts post-op. I would be happy if I could manage it before that, but September is an important time for my career. So I'm giving myself time to heal.

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Quote from: ChrisIsaak on December 11, 2013, 11:25:45 AM
Recovery Phase: Immediately after lengthening, my doctor will perform a second operation and insert titanium rods on my bones (without removing the Fitbone nail inside the bone).

Please explain!

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Quote from: Rivers on December 11, 2013, 02:28:49 PMPlease explain!

I don't know how I can. If I could only draw it..

It's a titanium sheet (maybe I shouldn't call it a rod) that fortifies the bone and allows one to bear weight carefully.

I'll post a pic of it when I complete lengthening.

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Galatasaray 1 - 0 Juventus

I would have watched if I had have known it kicked-off this afternoon.

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Being in home while doing LL.. is really great thing in all aspects .. and it will cut down the cost for sure,,
Good luck Chris  .. but doing LL in the winter isn't it torture

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Quote from: FrankGarrett on December 11, 2013, 04:58:55 PMGalatasaray 1 - 0 Juventus

I would have watched if I had have known it kicked-off this afternoon.

Was an epic game 
(manly tears)

Quote from: Disobedient on December 12, 2013, 12:57:29 AM
Being in home while doing LL.. is really great thing in all aspects .. and it will cut down the cost for sure,,
Good luck Chris  .. but doing LL in the winter isn't it torture


Thanks. Why do you think it would be torture? Basically I will be indoors, 7/24. I absolutely love winter as a season (way more than summer), but it doesn't make a lot of difference for me since I'll be indoors all the time. Now torture would probably be a nice definition of what I went through during the years in which I didn't do LL, and waited and waited. High school, college, had some amazing memories back in those years but the height thing hindered a lot of fun.

I'm focused on being able to walk normally in May (there's a concert I'd like to play in with my old band), watch my girlfriend's dance showcase, and be fully fit for September/October for work in the acting industry (see, height matters in my business as well). Oh, and have a nice summer holiday as well, perhaps in Italy. But one step at a time 

By the way, surgery date confirmed: October 6th.

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Grats Chris, I'm excited for you. 

Make sure to remember us short people when you're all the way up there! 

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Correcting a little mistake..

For the surgery date, I meant January 6th. Five days after the New Year.

Quote from: BilateralDamage on December 14, 2013, 10:39:17 PMGrats Chris, I'm excited for you. 

Make sure to remember us short people when you're all the way up there! 

Thanks 
If things go well, I'm only going to be 173 cm ( 5'8 ) though.
That's the average male height in Turkey,
And slightly below average in the United States.
Nevertheless, it's good enough. I'll be content with that much.