Methods of Leg LenhteningTreatments
Leg Lengthening Methods
LON
LON (Lengthening over nails) Method is a kind of procedure that is done by placing an internally and externally combined fixator inside the bone. This hybrid fixator is very easy to use since the lengthening is done by the patient thyself. Despite being cheaper, this method is rather painful than other methods. Also, regular excerices and physical therapy is a must. Having a device travel with your everywhere you go on your legs is not comfortable. However, it allows the patient to walk.
- • External - Internal Combined
- • Bone Full Healing: 5-6 months (for 8 cm)
- • Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- • Total Lengthening Possible: 14 cm
- + The patient is able to walk with mobility
- + Cheaper option
- + Shorter recovery time
- - External Fixator Usage
- - More painful
- - Moderate scars in the pin areas
- - Requires pin care
PRECISE 2
The Precice 2 method is an internal fixation method that uses a titanium nail inserted inside the bone. During the lengthening phase, patients are required to use a wheelchair since this method is not allwing the patient to walk. Regular excerices and physical therapy is a must on this method aswell. This method offers the minimum pain and most comfortable lengthening process. It also offers more good looking without any device seen from outside and a lot less scars after the surgery.
- • Internal
- • Bone Full Healing: 5-6 months (for 8 cm)
- • Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- • Max. Height Gain:
- • Tibia: 6 cm
- • Femur: 8 cm
- • Total Lengthening Possible: 14 cm
- + No devices seen from outside (internal)
- + Less pain
- + Comfortable
- + Little to no scars
- - Expensive option
- - The patient is unable to walk
- - Requires an accompany and caregiver