Methods of Leg LengtheningTreatments
Lengthening Methods
LON
LON (Lengthening Over Nail) Method is a Lengthening method 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 more painful than other methods. Also, regular excerices and physical therapy is a must. Carrying a device on your legs may not be comfortable. However, it allows the patient to walk from day one.
- • External - Internal Combined Device
- • Bone Healing: 6 months (for up to 8 cm)
- • Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- • Femur Lengthening Up to 10 cm
- • Tibia Lengthening Up to 7 cm
- • Total Lengthening Possible: 17 cm
- + The patient is able to walk from day 1
- + Budget-friendly option
- + Shorter recovery time
- - External Fixator Usage
- - More painful than other methods
- - 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. Lengthening is done by a magnet device. During the lengthening phase, patients usually require a carer and bound to a wheelchair since this method does not allow the patient to give load to their legs. Regular exercise and physical therapy is a must on this method. This method offers the minimum pain, scars and most comfortable lengthening process.
- • Internal Device
- • Bone Healing: 6 months (for up to 8 cm)
- • Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- • Femur Lengthening Up to 7 cm
- • Tibia Lengthening Up to 7 cm
- • Total Lengthening Possible: 14 cm
- + No devices seen from outside
- + Less pain
- + Comfortable
- + Little to no scars
- - Expensive option
- - The patient is unable to walk
- - Requires an accompany and caregiver
QUADRILATERAL LON
Quadrilateral LON surgery is applying the LON method for the both femur and tibia at the same time. This Method has an age limit of 18-32 and is not recommended for everyone.
- • External - Internal Combined Device
- • Bone Healing: 6 months for both bones
- • Full Recovery: 12 months
- • Femur Lengthening Up to 10 cm
- • Tibia Lengthening Up to 7 cm
- • Total Lengthening Possible: 17 cm
- + The patient is able to walk from day 1
- + A lot faster compared to having 2 separate surgeries.
- - External Fixator Usage
- - Not suitable for everyone
- - Has an age limit of 18-32
- - Requires pin care
QUADRILATERAL PRECISE 2
Quadrilateral PRECISE 2 surgery is applying of the PRECISE 2 method for the both femur and tibia at the same time. This Method has an age limit of 18-32 and is not recommended for everyone.
- • Internal Device
- • Bone Healing: 6 months
- • Full Recovery: 12 months
- • Femur Lengthening Up to 7 cm
- • Tibia Lengthening Up to 7 cm
- • Total Lengthening Possible: 14 cm
- + No devices seen from outside
- + Little to no scars
- + A lot faster compared to having 2 separate surgeries.
- - The patient is unable to walk
- - Requires an accompany and caregiver
- - Not suitable for everyone
- - Has an age limit of 18-32