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Top doctors for purely external Tibia LL

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sylar94
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Who are currently the top doctors for purely external Tibia LL? I know that Dr Parihar is often mentioned, but I have barely seen any diaries of him. So ideally these top doctors should be backed up by evidence such as diaries
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Dr Barinov, Volgograd,  Russia - I think there is a Dr Bagirov too in Moscow.

Just enter Volgograd and you will see diaries from 2015 - 18ish.

However, I would seriously advise not to place too much reliance on these or any diaries - you have seen the racist loony-tunes that frequent this site, but will never do LL - just do some medical research re. 'Ilizarov external' and you should be fine. 🇷🇺 👍
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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as in, diaries are not 'evidence' - but a one-sided subjective account of their view of the LL process - there is no way of verifying if they followed the doctor's advice re. physio, stretching and walking etc etc - but certainly can give you an idea of what to expect...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Pili and Giotikas are for sure among the best.
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sylar94
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Unfortunately diaries are they only proof we can get. Best proof is instagram or tiktok diaries. And subjective perspective is better than no perspective
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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diaries are not the only 'proof' at all - better than medical research?? - better than visiting a clinic, to talk to doctors and patients??

you cannot break your legs via tik-tok or diaries

when are you thinking of doing it - 2031??
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sylar94
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Medical research only shows that you know theory and can form new knowledge given your experience. It doesnt mean that you can actually use your hands and deliver flawless results
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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jeez, I meant do your OWN medical research 🙈  what does tik-tok or diaries prove??

and what about visiting a clinic beforehand?

you seem adamant to put tik-tok ahead of orthopaedic research when breaking your legs - bloody hell 🙈😢🤣

when are you planning to do LL again - 2031??
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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jeez, I meant do your OWN medical research 🙈  what does tik-tok or diaries prove??

and what about visiting a clinic beforehand?

you seem adamant to put tik-tok ahead of orthopaedic research when breaking your legs - bloody hell 🙈😢🤣

when are you planning to do LL again - 2031??

Its kinda irelevant if a doctor has 100 first authored research papers and 10k citations on Google Scholar. If he cant get perfect femur or tibia alignment, then whats the point, knolwedge is not the bottleneck. All of us future LLers probably already hold more than enough knowledge on the subject. The bottleneck is the “doing” side of things and being able to react to problems when they occur. One could only have this evidence from a diary and concrete xRays

Going to the clinic: i would just hear their side of the story; the one who sells themselves better would win; this is a sales talk; nobody would expose their own bad results; a lot of tik tok diaries expose who the bad doctors are; from the xrays it can be seen which doctors cant deliver
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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jeez - what patients would give a sales talk with Ilizarov cages wrapped around their legs??

'it's kinda irrelevant if a doctor has 100 research papers...if he can't get perfect femurs or tibia alignment' etc - well he would hardly have any research papers if this was the case - would he?

I thought your question was about external tibia - which is not complex - so what's the issue??

bloody hell - xrays can reveal all kinds of things, including patient non-compliance - do you not get this??

Again, you seem to be of the view that tik-tok is a more scientific and medically verified record of orthopaedic surgeries - sweet lord jesus, you need help man ' really.

For the 3rd time - when are you thinking of getting surgery - 2031??

by the way, what tit-tok diaries reveal bad doctors??

I repeat,  'it's kinda irrelevant if a doctor has 100 research papers' - please can you re-read this 🙈

Why does this site attract such nonsense??
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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what tik-tok diaries??
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Pili is unquestionably the best in Europe.
There are numerous patient diaries and plenty of real-world experience, all consistently positive.
This is serious surgery, so it makes sense to go straight to the very best.
Costs are generally similar anyway—so choosing the top surgeon is the only logical option.
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sylar94
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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I read Pili’s diaries and he has ok results. The problem I find with Pili is that he barely does any follow up after the surgery from the diaries I read; after installing the external fixator on tibia, he does a 1 month follow-up until the removal of the external fixator; this is a serious surgery; the new regenerate bone can get the wrong shape very fast if not adjusted properly, especially in the lengthening phase. Even Parihar said that “you cant just follow up every month or 6 week with Ilizarov frames”. But other than that there arent any reports of Pili crippling anyone
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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jeez, do you really believe that a doctor puts external Ilizarov frames on a patient - and then does not regularly monitor the patient - do you actually believe this?? 🤦‍♂️🤣

what about the tik-tok diaries that reveal bad doctors??

when are you planning for LL again - 2032??
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sylar94
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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jeez, do you really believe that a doctor puts external Ilizarov frames on a patient - and then does not regularly monitor the patient - do you actually believe this?? 🤦‍♂️🤣

what about the tik-tok diaries that reveal bad doctors??

when are you planning for LL again - 2032??

Will you contribute anything on this forum or just troll all day long? Any evidence that Pili follows up more often than 1 month after lengthening has begun using HEF?
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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I read Pili’s diaries and he has ok results. The problem I find with Pili is that he barely does any follow up after the surgery from the diaries I read; after installing the external fixator on tibia, he does a 1 month follow-up until the removal of the external fixator; this is a serious surgery; the new regenerate bone can get the wrong shape very fast if not adjusted properly, especially in the lengthening phase. Even Parihar said that “you cant just follow up every month or 6 week with Ilizarov frames”. But other than that there arent any reports of Pili crippling anyone

Hi sylar94

He consistently achieves brilliant results and showcases exceptional skill in his work. If any issues arise, he is more than willing to see you as often as necessary. Pili's impressive outcomes reflect his commitment to efficiency, as he aims to minimize unnecessary procedures for his patients, ultimately saving both time and money. The focus should always be on the results, and it seems he excels in delivering them. If you feel more comfortable with more frequent follow-ups, I believe he would be open to accommodating that request, as it benefits both you and his practice.
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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bloody hell - now you're asking for evidence - of your own claims 🤦‍♂️

tik-toks??

speaking facts ain't trolling - I've done LL ✌

are you now delaying until 2033??
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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Absolutely, the most important thing is always the final result. It's clear that he follows up with you every time it's necessary, as evidenced by feedback in various forums. So, in the end, the discussion about this aspect seems unnecessary. His dedication and expertise speak for themselves, and at the end what truly matters are the results he achieves for his patients.
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kja
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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exactly 👍

but this guy believes tik-tok instead 🤷😁
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Shiaro
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:36 pm
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It's Dr Donghoon Lee or Dr Parihar, there's no close 2nd place. This is the only correct answer.

Dr Pili and Giotikas are nowhere near the same level.
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