Limb Lengthening in Turkey

When is Limb Lengthening Performed?

Limb lengthening surgeries first began to be applied abroad. As a result, successful works emerged and the success rate was discussed and spread worldwide. The method, applied by limb lengthening specialists, has started to be successfully implemented in Turkey. You can check our website for information about limb lengthening in Turkey. Achieving great success in limb lengthening in Turkey has led to an increase in limb lengthening surgeries. Limb lengthening surgeries are performed by successful orthopedic surgical specialists in Turkey.

How is Limb Lengthening Applied?

Limb lengthening is performed in cases where a leg is short due to congenital or genetic conditions. Among these options, it is also performed when the height is very short. It is a method applied to individuals with very short stature, referred to as dwarfism. Limb lengthening in Turkey is performed by highly successful orthopedic surgical specialists. It can also be performed for individuals whose leg has become short as a result of an accident. The limb lengthening procedure was first performed in 1950 by the Russian Orthopedist Dr. Ilizarov. The patient's bone can be lengthened by 8-19 cm, and the height of short-statured individuals, referred to as dwarfs, can be increased by approximately 35-40 cm. The lengthening is achieved by a circular device with screws or wires passed through the bone, allowing for lengthening of about 1mm per day. In Turkey, the limb lengthening method is applied using surgical techniques. Limb lengthening is achieved with the help of lengthening over the nail. The recovery period is short.