Orthopedic Treatments

Bone Lengthening

Dwarfism is considered a disease and its treatment is started earlier. There are lengthening treatments that are started at the age of 5. These are done in sessions between the ages of 5 and 10 and in adolescence. Not only the legs but also the arms are extended too. Constitutional short stature, on the other hand, is seen in people whose height stops with the end of adolescence and whose height is below the standard. Patients who fall into this group suffer severely from their condition. In this group of cases, which are actually healthy people, lengthening surgery can be performed after some preliminary examinations.

Bone Lengthening for Aesthetic Purposes

Patients who want to undergo height increase treatment due to aesthetic concerns are first referred to psychiatrists, and treatment can be started only when psychiatrists confirm that no psychological problems will arise. However, this treatment may be delayed if it is foreseen that the psychological concerns of the people may harm them.

How is Bone Lengthening Surgery Performed?

Such cases apply to the hospital at the age of 2-3, with the guidance of pediatricians or with the family’s realization. If height measurements are made at first and the individual does not receive any treatment, the average height they can have in adolescence is calculated. Lengthening treatments in children are done externally without damaging the growth cartilages.

Dwarfism Symptoms

An average-torso trunk
Short arms and legs
Short fingers, wide spaces between middle and ring fingers
Limited movement at elbows
Disproportionately large head
Prominent forehead and a flattened bridge of the nose
Bowing of legs
Swaying of the back

Bone Lengthening in Adults

Bone Lengthening in Adults

If the patient’s bone structure is suitable, an implant is placed inside with the combined technique, and bone lengthening is performed with a device both externally and internally. The biggest advantage of the method is that the treatment time of the patient is shortened by two-thirds. Another method is performed with implants placed completely inside. Remote-controlled, magnetic, or electro-motor-based devices are used in this treatment.

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