Limb Lengthening Surgery Methods

There are two main methods being used in limb-lengthening operations: LON Method and Precice Method.

LON Method is a technique which utilizes the unification of an external device (a “fixator”) and an internal device (intramedullary nail). This method is the one that is more affordable among the two methods and it is being applied for a very long time as a method for limb-lengthening operations with utmost trust in preserving patients’ state of health.

Both of the methods that are being used in limb-lenghtening operations unite in their functional basis and they both aim to elongate the bones in a safe and principled manner. Both LON and Precice Methods start with the surgical separation of the bones and continues with the lengthening of the bones in a very slow phasing. In the lengthening process, the natural healing capability of the bones plays the most important part.

Both methods enable the patient to gain up to 1 millimeter of growth in a day and fort he procedure to conclude in a healthy way, doctor control and adequate rehabilitation are required. In addition, in both methods’ lengthening process post-operation, a cautious nursing service and physical therapy are very important for the most positive results.

The important distinctions between the two limb-lenghtening operation methods are on the following topics: Devices that are being used in the operations, Lengthening processes, aesthetical results after the operations and the costs for the operations.

While LON Method utilizes the use of both an internal device (intramedullary nail) and an external device (external fixator), Precice Method only requires an internal device (Magnetic nail) for height increasement. This distinction might result in a longer healing process and a more apparent scarring for LON Method.

Regarding the aesthetical aspect, Precice Method presents a more aesthetic result by a less-apparent scarring. Moreover, via Precice Method, the lengthening process lasts more comfortable and exquisitely. However, Precice Method is the more costly of two methods and it only enables the patients to increase their height up to 8-8.5 centimeters as an upper limit. Comparably, LON Method, owing to the external fixator, lets the patients increase their height up to 10 centimeters of growth when it is health-wise possible, which is an advantage for patients who aim to gain more height.

In conclusion, the decision shall be based upon factors like a patient’s budget, aesthetical expectations and the amount of aimed height growth.

Limb-lengthening operation may allow one to increase their height between 8-10 centimeters safely, yet it depends on the method chosen by the patient.

Via Precice Method, one’s height can be increased up to 8-8.5 centimeters but gaining more height than this limit would not be technically possible; while in LON Method, a patient might increase their height up to 10 centimeters under doctor control.

Decisions concerning the amount of height gain depends on patient’s bone quality, healing capability and doctor’s recommendations throughout the process. Choosing the method that caters to your goals and finalizing your decision on your doctor’s medical feedbacks are crucial.

Magnetic nails used in Precice Method allows patients to increase their height up to 8-8.5 centimeters and surpassing this limitation would not be technically possible, while in LON Method, patients may increase their height up to 10 centimeters as an upper limit. This distinction shows that LON Method presents itself as an obvious choice for a patient’s whose goal is gaining more height.

However, it is of upmost importance to note that reaching both of these respective upper limits necessitate your doctor’s guidance and safety protocols for the entirety of your lengthening process. Decision of which method suits the best for a patient who wants to have a limb-lengthening operation is based on patient’s goals and their bone quality.

It can be said that both limb-lengthening operation methods provide close results in terms of healing duration. As their basis for bone consolidation principle is the same and the amount of height gain you can achieve from both are almost identical to one another.

Duration of a complete healing and bone consolidation process is almost the same for both methods, which is going to be approximately 1-1.5 years, especially when the patient’s goal is to reach 7 centimeters and above.

While both limb-lengthening operation methods are accepted as quite trustworthy to undergo in terms of safety, it is necessary for professionals to inform potential patients about some post-operation risks they might experience if they are not taken care of properly.

In LON Method, since the external devices are being used, open scars that the device pins are attached to the bone may carry the risk of getting infected when the nursing for them are not getting done adequately. This risk can be dealt with via getting scars properly treated by having dressing changes on a regular basis in an hygienic environment and not missing on doctor controls.

In Precice Method, patient may come across problems like internal nail breakage or magnetic nail malfunction, both of which are extremely rare situations to come across. These problems are being handled by the professionals by changing and/or repair of the nails.

While Precice Method presents less scarring and a faster phase of healing of open wounds, the risks that are mentioned above can be successfully reduced effectively for patients’ safety by a regular physical therapy plan and doctor control. The most common risks that might be experienced in both methods are aching, nerve damage and insufficient bone consolidation, all of which can be provisioned against by heeding your doctor’s suggestions and keeping a consistent rehabilitation plan.

LON Method is a technique that is safely being used in limb-lengthening operations for a very long time. This method which requires the unification of both an intermedullary nail and an external fixator, when surgically applied by an esteemed professional, gives the most positive results in terms of safety and success for patients for a better part of a decade.

This method’s positive results can be supplied by important factors like a proper surgical quality, a regularly planned out doctor consultation, and a consistent physical therapy procedure. Use of the external fixator assists the quality of healing for bones and makes it easier for the doctor to surgically intervene when needed. Like all medical operations, Combined Method also carries some risks, yet they can be successfully reduced with a well-planned rehabilitation and doctor control.

Precice Method is widely regarded as the most comfortable limb-lengthening operation method, due to it requiring only an internal magnetic nail for lengthening. While both methods are sound to receive, Precice method is less invasive on patients’ bodies, so patients may move around more freely and the amount of aching/discomfort is more tolarable compared to what LON Method presents.

Lengthening via Precice Method is being made sensitively by the use of a remote that is moving the magnetic nail inside the legs, so this method provides patients with decreased limitations in their daily life. Also, since there is not an external device attached to patients’ legs in this method, resulting in lesser extent of scarring compared to LON Method’s results, which is an aesthetical advantage.

Precice Method is the most expensive option in limb-lengthenig operation methods. Since it requires an advanced magnetic nail for lengthening, cost for the operation becomes more costly for patients who want to receive this method. The prices for operation may change between 40.000 to 50.000 USD’s, depending on the clinic. Precice Method comes into prominence with its lesser scarring and a more comfortable healing process, post operation.

On the other hand, LON Method presents a more financially eligible alternative as it utilizes the use of both an internal and an external device. Prices for this method may vary between 18.000 and 22.000 USD’s. Method of operation can be decided by patients concerning their budget, aesthetic criteria and legthening goals.

The main reason for Precice Method being more expensive is the advanced technology being used in the operation and the lengthening process. Since this method requires only internal magnetic nails that enables patients to do lengthening with a special remote and more sophisticated pins should be used in the operation, costs for the clinics which do this operation increase. Also, since the pins and the magnetic nails require a more sophisticated design for this operation, they have to be imported, which is another factor for this costly situation. While this method presents a more comfortable lengthening and healing process and a more aesthetic result in the end, compared to LON Method, it becomes less eligible in costs.

LON Method is the most preferred method by patients, popular due to its budget-friendly state compared to Precice Method and having a more historical past regarding limb-lengthening operations. It presents an efficient and safe lengthening period for patients for its use of combining both an internal and an external device; while Precice Method presents the same effective and positive qualities, it might not be financially eligible for some patients. Both methods have their respective advantages and choice of receiving which method to be used in limb-lengthening operation concerns patients’ budgets, aesthetic criteria and lengthening goals.

Criteria for which method a patient should choose can differ regarding their priorities.

If a patient prioritizes a more comfortable legthening process and a more aesthetic look concerning their scars post-operation, they might decide to receive their limb-lengthening operation via Precice Method. The upper limit for height growth with this method is 8 to 8.5 centimeters.

On the other side, LON Method comes forward with less cost for operation and makes it possible for patients to increase their height 1 to 1.5 centimeters more, compared to the upper limit they can reach with Precice Method. This method presents a more accessible alternative, which is why most patients decide to undergo their limb-lengthening operations via this method.

It would be very useful to consult a professional consultant for your decision for operation method.

Yes, your thoughts on which method you will undergo the limb-lengthening operation might be decisive, generally. However the final decision on which method should be applied must be given with doctor’s consultation and this decision should be grounded on their detailed evaluation on your state of health, bone quality and proportional examination. Your doctor can guide you to choose the method which is the best option for you, with you.

The most advanced/technologically superior method for limb-lengthening operations is the Precice Method. Via the use of internally inserted magnetic nails, Precice Method enables patients to do their lengthening with a special remote which does not require a manual intervention post-operation and reduces the limitations on their mobility in their on-going daily routines.

This method’s highlights are its advanced technological features, containing the factors like a sensitive control in lengthening which will provide a millimetric precision between two legs’ growth accuracy, less scars, a more comfortable and tolerable lengthening process. However, because of the reasons above, this method becomes more expensive and due to lack of an external device as a support for patients’ body weight, the upper limit for height growth with this method is stricted to 8-8.5 centimeters.