Pricing depends on method, devices, anesthesia, hospitalization, and aftercare. After a consultation we provide a personalized estimate.
Complication rate is the most frequent concern. We operate on healthy adults, and the price of complication for aesthetic and orthopedic patients differs. We recommend the most reliable methods with the fewest complications, even if they are not the most comfortable or quickest.
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 earlier frame removal;
- broken wires or pins;
- metalosis (individual allergy for metal);
- stiffness of joint ROM.
Early mobilization is encouraged with crutches or walker. Physiotherapy starts within days and activity gradually increases during consolidation.
We use minimally invasive techniques and precise pin placement. Scars typically fade; we provide protocols to optimize healing.
Safe cosmetic tibial and femoral lengthening ranges depend on anatomy and method. Typical total gain is 5–8 cm per segment; combined procedures may allow more under strict supervision.