"Finally the most important issue to consider is that lengthening for stature in any individual over 5 foot tall is primarily for aesthetic and psychological reasons and does not improve function. It does seem to improve body image in patients with what we call short stature neurosis. Nevertheless, the issue of function is of greatest concern to us. This procedure can damage nerves, muscles and joints. If such damage were to occur it could become irreversible leading to long term problems such as arthritis, limitation of joint motion and pain. Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis are rare with this surgery, but they can occur and could lead to sudden shortness of breath, chronic leg swelling and even death. While loss of life and limb have never occurred to us with this procedure, one must still weigh the risks of undergoing a major surgical procedure versus the benefits of increasing ones stature by 3 inches. Proceeding with the surgery is a very personal decision. "
Note from Dr Rozbruch before appointment
This is making me scared 
He is just saying the truth : he is a good doctor just for this reason
It is Scary and this is the reality of this surgery.
Quote from: Realistic on February 17, 2020, 06:46:53 AM"Finally the most important issue to consider is that lengthening for stature in any individual over 5 foot tall is primarily for aesthetic and psychological reasons and does not improve function. It does seem to improve body image in patients with what we call short stature neurosis. Nevertheless, the issue of function is of greatest concern to us. This procedure can damage nerves, muscles and joints. If such damage were to occur it could become irreversible leading to long term problems such as arthritis, limitation of joint motion and pain. Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis are rare with this surgery, but they can occur and could lead to sudden shortness of breath, chronic leg swelling and even death. While loss of life and limb have never occurred to us with this procedure, one must still weigh the risks of undergoing a major surgical procedure versus the benefits of increasing ones stature by 3 inches. Proceeding with the surgery is a very personal decision. "
Bilateral femurs are much more likely to release fat emboli and cause fat embolism syndrome than tibias. FES can result in a fatal outcome. FES is much more rare when doing tibias
Pulmonary embolism is another risk and can also cause a fatal outcome but this can be mitigated by you taking blood thinner post surgery. Furthermore studies show that the risk of pulmonary embolism is much lower in asians/pacific islanders.
Both fat embolism and pulmonary embolism are rare complications that can be fatal. Good patient education and physician skill are necessary to avoid these complications or be adequately treated if they arise
Thanks guys.I am at 5 ft 6.Although the urge of gaining 3 more inches to make me 5 ft 9 (average) is high,I still need to evaluate the risks-both surgical as well as other factors such as time,money etc..
Yeah he's just being real with you. I was scared as heck getting it done having already started my natural bodybuilding career but my doc assured me I could make a solid recovery. Regardless there are a ton of risks and I plan on making another video to discuss them soon. The bone is the easy part, the soft tissue and day to day grind executing every task perfectly to avoid non-unions, pre-consolidation etc. is the true challenge.
One thing I did prior to my surgery was make myself a program to get into killer shape, increase flexibility and have a rehab and post rehab, rebuilding plan in effect to make my chances for success so much more likely.
Regardless the LL surgery is a very, very personal decision indeed.
Feel free to reach out if you have additional questions, it's almost harder to make the decision than to go with the procedure.
Thanks cyborg..I will DM you..There are many people who have a strong desire/motivation to do the surgery but just do not have the time/money or the risk appetite..If it were to be a "simple" cosmetic procedure such as a nose job or a liposuction, I am sure the number would have been 50X..Knowing the impact it can have on someone who is of a below average height,I am almost certain about it..
And that's how you know he's a good surgeon. Function over height. Safety over cosmetics. Truth over money. Liking Rozbruch more quite a bit, though I've always liked him anyways.
how someone can read that and think 'OK imma do it anyway"? might as well not offer the surgery and instead put such extremely depress/crazy people into life long medication and therapy
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