I made this topic to discuss the benefits of precice stryde over the previous precice and other LL methods. I'm really interested in reading a stryde patient diary, but it seems there are none out right now
From what I've read some positives are
-weight bearing improves callus formation
-weight bearing improves stretching the muscles
all we have are theories.
we have to wait untill the Stryde diaries to actually measure it.
If Stryde turns out all it's cracked out to be, more orthopaedic surgeons will start offering cosmetic lengthening as it becomes less controversial. This will lead to increased competition and drive down prices. And this will be the greatest improvement we can get.
Quote from: Kotiki on August 03, 2018, 12:06:36 PMIf Stryde turns out all it's cracked out to be, more orthopaedic surgeons will start offering cosmetic lengthening as it becomes less controversial. This will lead to increased competition and drive down prices. And this will be the greatest improvement we can get.
I think you are dreaming
Well, if STRYDE becomes popular, maybe his antecessors will become cheaper?
What is the diffrence to the Betzbone? I read the Betzbone is also full weight bearing and has already been used for many years ...
What is the weight-bearing-capacity of the Betzbone?
Quote from: Bry on August 03, 2018, 06:51:40 PMWell, if STRYDE becomes popular, maybe his antecessors will become cheaper?
No, for better or for worse, these products do not behave like iPhones haha
believe me the prices for CLL are only going to increase
Quote from: Kotiki on August 03, 2018, 12:06:36 PMIf Stryde turns out all it's cracked out to be, more orthopaedic surgeons will start offering cosmetic lengthening as it becomes less controversial. This will lead to increased competition and drive down prices. And this will be the greatest improvement we can get.
i think the thing about LL is that it's much riskier than other cosmetic surgeries. i don't think the price is why
Why so sceptical? Think about it, how many surgeons in America alone perform lengthening? Hundreds, maybe, thousands. Any self-respecting orthopaedic surgeon has the skills to lengthen a limb to correct deformity caused by trauma or birth defect.
Now, how many of those offer cosmetic lengthening? I read on this forum about two, but maybe there are 5 or 10 at best.
What's the reason for this massive discrepancy between the number of surgeons skilled in limb lengthening and number of surgeons offering cosmetic limb lengthening? The fact that CLL is viewed as controversial in the orthopaedic community and most surgeons won't touch it with a 10 feet pole. I live in Australia and cosmetic lengthening is banned here as an unethical procedure, where the benefit to the patient doesn't justify the risks and the brutality of the recovery. Still, Australian surgeons perform limb lengthening every day, including on children. Just not CLL. So, the skills exist, what's missing is the willingness to offer the service to people with short stature.
Now, let's image that Stryde lives up to expectations and allows for a much less brutal lengthening experience. This might very well make CLL less controversial and encourage more surgeons to offer it without feeling bad for putting their patients through hell for a purely cosmetic benefit.
If hundreds of surgeons in US start offering ccl, not to mention thousands of surgeons world wide, could ccl not plummet in price? I think it's inevitable. Or can someone point out a case when the competition didn't drive down prices?
All this of course contingent on Stryde delivering a streamlined lengthening process. And don't forget, Synoste is also working on bringing a superior weight bearing nail to the market.
Am I dreaming? Yes, it's my dream to see more humane and affordable procedures available to cosmetic patients. Doesn't mean it won't happen. In fact, I'm confident it will, the question is only how fast.
Hundreds of surgeons? You write about limb lengthening as if it was a liposuction or genioplasty. Even with a new Precice it is still a complex surgery and procedure. Many patients want the best surgeons and that always costs money extra. The price of lengthening increased in the last years, not decreased. Maybe there will be more doctors who offer this in future but I dont believe it will become a top seller and big deal in the world of cosmetic surgery. Where do you want to slash expenses? The nails are expensive and remain expensive. Hospital expenses are mostly fixed. You can go to Bangladesh to get it much cheaper, good luck! The only thing you can really save money is if doctors curtail their fees because of more competition. But a good doctor knows he is good and can demand higher prices. Please dont forget: Although many short people want to be taller there are not many in comparison who are willing to undergo this surgery and procedure of lengthening, healing and recovery. I think this wont change extremely even with a new Precice nail. Thats my opinion.
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