Limb Lengthening Surgery Cost in Turkey

Turkey is one of the most famous places for Limb Lengthening Surgery. Every year around thousands of patients come to Turkey specially for Limb Lengthening Surgery from all across the world.Turkey is quite famous for their skilled surgeons, advanced technology, medical tourism infrastructure and high success rate. Today in this blog we are going to talk about Limb Lengthening Surgery in Turkey and all the treatment expenses, staying time, methods of Treatment.

What is Limb Lengthening Surgery?

Limb Lengthening Surgery is an orthopedic procedure of increasing the length of arms and legs.

It is done to match  the limb length (when two limbs are of different size) or when someone wants to get taller. In some cases limb can get broken or smaller due to accidents so Limb Lengthening Treatment needs to be done at that time.

In this process,a small part of a bone is cut by the surgeons to create two segments, after that a technical device is used to make some space between those bone segments.

Then the surgeons will place pins on the upper and lower side of the place where bones were cut and then close the wound for 9 -12 months(depends on the desired length of the bone)..

The body itself fills the gap by making a new bone in that time period. After several months of monitoring when the bones reach the needed length another surgery is performed for removing the pins.. And then the bone is left to be healed. 

Limb Lengthening Surgery Cost in Turkey

Limb Lenghtening surgery in Turkey is much affordable than other countries like USA or other parts of Europe.

Overall Cost:

• The estimated cost range in Turkey Hospitals varies from $10,000 to $4500 (8,73,600 INR to 3,94,378 INR).
• The average cost of Limb Lengthening Surgery in Turkey starts from $6500(5,69,849 INR).

Factors Affecting the Cost:

• Type of procedure: Different techniques like Ilizarov, LON, and Precice have varying costs. For instance:
  • Ilizarov Circular Fixator Lengthening Technique: $14,616(12,80,545 INR)
  • Lengthening Over Nails (LON) method: $17,820 (15,61,255 INR)
  • Precice 2.2 technique: $36,555  (32,02,503 INR)
  • Precice Stryde Lengthening Technique: $50,352 (44,11,265 INR)
  • LON method in Turkey ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 (876085 INR – 21,90,351 INR).
  • Hospital and location: Costs may be different in different cities and depend on the hospital facilities.

• Expert Surgeons: Experienced surgeons may charge higher fees. 
• Desired increase in length: The more length the more time it will take.
• Post-operative care: Physical therapy , doctor consultations and necessary equipment or medication are included.

The cost estimates  provided above are approximate and it can be different in some hospitals based on the hospital reputation and the facilities they are providing.

Types of limb lengthening techniques

It is classified into two major types :

Internal Fixation : 

In Internal Fixation,an intramedullary nail is implanted inside the bone marrow which is less visible and also more comfortable for the patient. 

.Methods:

Internal Lengthening Nails:

It is a procedure in which  a device is inserted inside the bone.That device has a magnetic motor installed in it which is controlled by the exterior remote controller. When the device is activated by the doctor or nurse it starts to make  the bone slowly lengthen.

PRECICE Nail System:

It is a procedure in which a metal rod is inserted inside the bone(a thin whole is made in the bone)with a magnetic motor installed in that rod which helps the limbs slowly lengthen.

STRYDE Nail:

it is made up of stainless steel, which helps the patient in weight bearing. 

External Fixation :

 In External Fixation, devices like pin, screws are attached to the limb.

Methods:

Ilizarov Technique:

 It is a method of orthopedic surgery which uses an Ilizarov frame (it is a circular external fixator)which is used to treat complex fractures and deformities.

Taylor Spatial Frame:

It is a method of orthopedic surgery which uses a device named hexapod which has six adjustable structs connected to two rings.

Monolateral External Fixators:

It is a rod-like structured medical device which is used to fix fracture or also in limb lengthening. This device is connected to the limb externally by the help of pins or screws.

Holyfix Technique:

It is also a type of external fixation in which an external device is attached to the bone by the help of screw or pins.

Merit & Demerits of Limb Lengthening

Merits:

Height progression:

Limb Lengthening is mostly done for the increment of height . This process is especially useful for the people who are having height related medical problems, such as dwarfism or those who don’t feel much confidence or are always anxious about their height.

Enhanced Flexibility:

For the people who are suffering from limb-length discrepancy,limb-lengththening surgery can improve the motion and also reduce the risk of having any joint problems. 

Better Quality of Life:

Better Quality of life means after increasing height and enhancing flexibility it will definitely help in socialising with confidence and also be able to participate in events that were previously difficult.

Better than non-surgical Options:

In some cases, non surgical options like shoe lifts or wearing boots or orthoticsmay be a temporary solution but limb lengthening offers a lifetime increment.

Demerits:

Risk of Infection:

The process of treatment involves breaking the bone and inserting pins or screw in to the bone limb so there is a high risk of infection. Patients have to keep the pins and wounds clean to prevent the infection.If the wound gets infected a separate treatment would be required for it.

Nerve Damage:

While breaking the bone there is a risk of nerve damage. So if the nerve gets damaged it can cause pain and numness. Some nerve damage can also be permanent and non curable.

Pain and Discomfort:

Even after the treatment , patient might experience pain and discomfort which will be difficult to bear.Some medicine and therapy may ease the pain but it will take several months for the pain to subside completely.

High Cost:

It is a complex and takes several months to complete the treatment it can be too much costly.

Conclusion:

Limb lengthening Surgery in turkey can be the best choice for the patients . Turkey is mostly famous for advanced medical facilities, experienced surgeons and the most affordable treatment cost. In some reports the success rates are reaching 99.6%, along with personalized care .

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