Ilizarov, HolyFix, LON, Precice 2, Precice Stryde
Ilizarov, HolyFix, LON, Precice 2, Precice Stryde
Who We Are and What We Do?
Wannabetaller crew is mainly made of people who have undergone LL surgery themselves. Our team includes surgeons who successfully perform limb lengthening in Turkey and we are doing patient consultation for them. At the same time, Wannabetaller team follows-up limb lengthening patients and provide services depending on their demands and complaints. We know about the problems caused by the low self-esteem due to short height, and how meaningful one’s life becomes when these problems are solved.
Our Doctor
Assoc. Prof. Dr Yuksel Yurttash
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Yüksel Yurttaş was born in 1973. He started his medical education in Gulhane Military Medical Academy in 1991 and graduated in 1997. He passed the TUS exam in 2000 and started his specialty training at Gulhane Military Medical Academy. He completed his specialty training in 2004. The surgeon had performed hundreds of successful operations in Turkey’s most prestigious military hospitals. Yüksel Yurttaş has been accepting patients from all over the world as an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Private Esencan Hospital since 2017.
Limb Lengthening Surgery Methods
LON
- External or Internal: Combined
- Walking During Lengthening: ✓
- External Fixator Usage: 3 months
- Bone Healing: 5-6 months
- Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- Max. Height Gain: Tibia: 7cm Femur: 8cm
Precice 2.2
- External or Internal: Internal
- Walking During Lengthening: X
- External Fixator Usage: X
- Bone Healing: 5-6 months
- Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- Max. Height Gain: Tibia: 7cm Femur: 8cm
Precice Stryde
- External or Internal: Internal
- Walking During Lengthening: ✓
- External Fixator Usage: X
- Bone Healing: 5-6 months
- Full Recovery: 9-12 months
- Max. Height Gain: Tibia: 7cm Femur: 8cm
Our Services
Consultation
Free consultation with our Limb Lengthening experts for all our patients.
Hospital & Hotel Accommodation
Hospital & Hotel accommodation for patients and patients’ relatives
Transportation
Free transportation to and from hospital.
Post-op follow-up
Postoperative Care and Follow-Up by our doctors and physioptherapists.
Istanbul Tour
The opportunity for patients to explore Istanbul.
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World's First Complete Guide to Limb Lengthening Surgery
Everything you need to know about limb lengthening surgery
- What is Limb Lengthening Surgery?
- Step by step guide to Limb Lengthening Surgery
- Limb Lengthening Surgery Methods
- The pre-requisites for undergoing Limb Lengthening surgery
- Side effects and complications associated with Limb Lengthening Surgery
- Instructions and important advice for pre-surgery & post-surgery period
- Limb Lengthening Surgery FAQ
FAQ About Length Extension Surgery
We prepared some of frequently asked questions for you
What kind of Leg Lengthening Surgery methods exist?
There are Ilizarov, Holyfix, LON/LATN, Precice methods which are used in limb lengthening surgery. LON is currently the most preferred method by our patients due to its short recovery period and relatively low price. However, Precice is much safer, more comfortable and less risky method, although it can be pricey for some patients. For detailed information, please visit Limb Lengthening Surgery Methods
How many centimeters can I gain with Leg Lengthening Surgery?
For cosmetic reasons, it is preferable not to lengthen over 6-8 cm per segment. We believe that safety and health of our patients need to come first. It is extremely dangerous and risky to attempt lengthening femurs more than 8 cm and tibia more than 7 cm. If a patient desires to gain, for example, something between 10-15 cm, it is more reasonable to get 5-8 cm on femur, then later 5-7 cm on tibia, rather than attempting to lengthen 10 cm on one bone section. The flexibility of your legs is also important. The more flexible your legs are, the more relaxed you will be during the lengthening.
Can I get back my pre-surgery health?
Limb lengthening procedure and the following recovery process may take some time, but eventually you can get back your pre-surgery health and do sports that you want. For many types of sports, you may have to wait up to 1-1.5 years after your surgery. The main thing to do is to be patient, stick to the instructions of your LL doctor, take physiotherapy sessions and care about your overall health.
Can I walk with a device on my legs?
You can walk at home or get out to walk with devices on your legs. It is advisable to walk as long as it is not too extreme. At the same time, you can also do your works that you do not need much to stand up.
What are the difficulties of this surgery?
You will be in bed the first day. 2nd day you can use walker and do your needs. Depending on your situation you will spend 3-5 days at the hospital. You have to be patient for the first two months after the operation. Because every day you will be 1 mm longer. With time, there may be tension on your legs. But this is temporary. After the lengthening is over, the pain is reduced and the tension ends.
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External limb lengthening methods: Ilizarov and Holyfix
In this video, we will try to put some light on external limb lengthening methods, the most common of which are Ilizarov and Holyfix method. We already […]
Our Patient’s Health Condition 6 Years After Limb Lengthening Surgery
My short height always had a negative impact on me psychologically. That’s why I searched ways to increase my height for a long time. I tried medications, […]
How Does Limb Lengthening Work?
When bone breaks, it naturally regenerates to repair the fracture. Limb Lengthening works by separating the bone and distracting (pulling apart) the bone segments very slowly in […]
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