21 Male , Indian
Original Height- 174 cm
Current Height- 183 cm
I had my Surgery in May 2015 with Dr Deepak Raina in Indian Spinal Injuries Center.The Procedure was LATIN (Tibial Lengthening using Monorail Fixator and IM Nailing after the lengthening phase was over).I Gained 9 cm (90 mm) in 108 Days.
Since, I had Plantar Fasciitis (Ballerina) about 6 cm , I Underwent Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening (They made 3 small Cuts on Tendon) along with the IM Nailing Surgery Simultaneously. I was able to Walk unaided 2 Weeks Later, which was Remarkable Considering my Lengthening (9 cm) and Severe Ballerina.(All Thanks to the Tendon Lengthening)
During the Lengthening Phase i wasn't able to Walk unaided without the Walker since my Lengthening was Quite fast (0.833 mm/Per Day) and I had Weak Quadriceps to Begin with , Moreover I developed severe Ballerina (6 cm) which made it very Difficult to Walk.
The Pain was Excruciating(Muscle,Nerve,Bone,Post Dural Puncture Headache) , Especially for the First Week after every Surgery but Considering the End Results it was all Worth it .
Dr Deepak and his Team were Great,and very Considerate.I had a very Candid Conversation with him about my Expenses since i was on a very Tight Budget.They Planned the Lengthening Process Right from the Start,So i could achieve my Goal without any Major Obstacles and any Unnecessary Expenses.He does not Prefer doing Cosmetic Procedures and the only reason he agreed to do mine was because He did not want me to get my Legs Broken by some Inexperienced Money Hungry Doctor.
FYI , The Total Cost was $6000 Approx(This Included the Initial Surgery to put the Monorail Fixator ,The Second Surgery to add Additional Pins and the Final Surgery to remove the Fixator , Insert the IM Nails and Lengthen the Tendon).I stayed in the Ward.It will go up by 30% to 50% Depending on which Room you want.
LATIN with Dr Deepak Raina at Indian Spinal Injuries Center
@goodlucktomylegs - Thank You ! I certainly will.
@jinn169 - Thank You ! I am about 80 % . I just can't jog,but hopefully if things go as planned i should recover fully within 2-3 months.
Contact Indian Spinal Injuries Center, they will fix up your appointment.
@Raj - I can understand you phase completely ! Set your priorities straight and then go ahead with it.Just remember there is no backing out once you go ahead with the surgery,Considering the Money and Time you Invest.
Its not about having a High Threshold for Pain , you really need to be Mentally Strong and most importantly you need the Support of your Family.I advice you to Stay with your Family through out the Lengthening Period otherwise your Expenses will go up Significantly and you need to take atleast 6 Months Break from Work.
Private Message me If you want Doctor's number otherwise you can go Directly Through the Hospital.
Contact Information:
Website
http://www.isiconline.org/index.aspx
Address
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre
Sector C, Vasant Kunj,
Opp. Vasant Valley School,
New Delhi - 110070
For Doctor Appointments:
011 42255225 ext. 201 / 202
011 42255201 (Direct)
011 42255202 (Direct)
[email protected]
E-Mail
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@Tired - I got the Surgery done during the last week of May 2015 , which was Inserting the Monorail Fixator and after a month or so ,I had another Surgery to add Additional Pins so that Pin bending does not take place and to keep a Check on the Alignment Obviously.In Mid Sept. I underwent the Final Surgery , which was Removal of the Fixator and Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening (They made 3 small Cuts on Tendon) along with the IM Nailing Surgery.
Back to your Question, You need to pay the cost of the each Surgery a Couple of days before it is scheduled.The first one cost me$3000 , the Second one $500 and the last one $3000. (Approx)
Its Cheap because I stayed in the General Ward ,if you stay in a Private Room cost can go up by 50%.I Recommend you Stay in a Private Room , Atleast you will have Privacy.
I told the Doctor to do any Method within my budget so that i could Reach my Target.It does not really matter if it is LATIN or LON , because at the end ,they are the Same Thing.I Suggest you go ahead with the Monorail Fixator , as it is Fully Weight Bearing. He can perform the surgery on Femur or Tibia its your Choice.Although Tibia is better as it is less Risky and you can Deal with Ballerina by Lengthening the Tendon.He can even Perform Internal Fixation as Long as you have that kind of Money.
I started walking properly by Nov. end.My initial target was 10 cm, but since i had Weak Quadriceps i settled for 9cm.
My Advice to you is make your Legs as Strong as Possible , especially the Quadriceps.Secondly if you want to go above 7cm ,Make sure you do Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening.It will Remove the issue of Ballerina Completel ,.No Matter how bad it is and Shorten your Recovery Substantial .Let me tell you ,This whole Process is very Painful Especially the Initial Pain after theTendon Lengthening and the knee pain after IM Nailing.
The Entire Process will drain you out Completely not just Mentally but Physically as well.I lost 8 kgs by the End.
I choose this Hospital , because its the only Hospital of its kind in India (Spine and Orthopedic Specialization) and they Recruit only the Best Doctors in India.
Will message you Doctors no.
@Alittletooshort - Yes , My tibia is Longer than my Femur , but so Far i have not had any Issue.I can Jog but have not tried Running , Infact, I am Finding it Easier now to do Weighted Squats .
I guess , He Knew I was going to get it done by Hook or by Crook form Elsewhere if he did not Agree to Perform my Surgery , So he said its Better that we do it for you Instead of Someone Inexperienced .
You just need to have the Ability to Convince.Thats all !
@Dreamtaller - After 5 cm .No issue of Misalignment at any Stage.
@peaceout- Good ! Just a little pain here and their.
Alittletooshort- I have messaged the Admin (KiloKAHN), will Upload a Picture of the Device (Monorail Fixator).Proportion is absolutely fine.The Tibia is slightly longer than femur but quite hard to notice.
Infact , its improved my Athletic Performance, but still have a little issue while Jogging and Jumping.
Slim_tim- Anything specific you want to know ?
Contact Information:
Website
http://www.isiconline.org/index.aspx
Address
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre
Sector C, Vasant Kunj,
Opp. Vasant Valley School,
New Delhi - 110070
For Doctor Appointments:
011 42255225 ext. 201 / 202
011 42255201 (Direct)
011 42255202 (Direct)
[email protected]
E-Mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
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