Complication rate is the most frequent concern. We never underestimate the fact that in cases of aesthetic surgery, we are operating on healthy adults, and the price of complication for aesthetic and orthopedic patients is quite different. This is why we recommend the most reliable methods with the fewest complications, even though they may not be the most comfortable and least time consuming.

Our complication rate is low. In many years of practice, we have had sporadic complications, such as:

Premature consolidation in the process of lengthening
Delay of callus formation
Callus malunion after early frame removal
Broken wires or pins
Metallosis (individual allergy for metal)
Stiffness of joint ROM

These sporadic cases can be considered obstacles rather than real complications, because they did not affect results. A serious issue is the delay of restoration of joint ROM and gait.

To prevent stiffness of joint ROM and maintain patients' physical activity, physical therapy is essential. Our medical cost includes a regular course of physical therapy: every day (6 days a week) we provide one hour of training with a physical therapist. If patients wish, the course can be more intensive for an additional cost.

However, if patients are not willing to do physical therapy, leading to stiffness of joint ROM, we offer an additional surgery for an additional charge to lengthen the Achilles tendon for tibia lengthening, and quadriceps muscles for femur lengthening.

Among serious complications, we have had one infected implant, one nerve injury and one severe stiffness of joint ROM (Patella Baja). These complications required an additional surgery and treatment.

In case of significant complications, a patient pays only for hospital and accommodation fees. We provide comprehensive treatment of the mentioned complication with no additional charge.

We strongly recommend that all of our patients make a serious decision to completely dedicate the necessary time for aesthetic limb lengthening from the beginning to a successful end.

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