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For decades, breaking a leg to make someone’s leg taller has been a cruel solution for children whose legs are shorter than the other, or for the born child of a patient who is recovering from a catastrophic injury.
Currently, European and other adults, especially men who are boosting confidence and dating prospects, will spontaneously go under the knife and get a little taller.
This technology was first developed in the 1950s by Soviet surgeon Gabriil Abramovich Ilizarov. But today it is sold as a gorgeous cosmetic procedure for those who endure painful pain and are willing to pay an eye-opening amount.
How does limb extension surgery work?
The process begins with an osteotomy – the surgeon passes through the bones of the leg and divides it into two parts. Extension devices, which are often external metal frames fixed from the skin to the bone, gradually pull the section apart in small millimeters each day.
Patients must rotate small screws or dials several times a day to separate the bones. Over the course of months, the body tries to heal itself and develops new bones to bridge the extended gap.
Successful results could increase in height by 5-8cm, as claimed by the US limb extension company.
What are the drawbacks of this surgery?
Recovery can be slow and painful enough to involve punishment. The patient will fixate for several weeks, then stretch daily physiotherapy for the next few months to stretch muscles and relearn walking.
Complications are also common Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research It was found that 30-45% of the 760 patients experienced problems such as infection, bone healing problems, joint stiffness, and nerve damage.
The UK NHS doctors are urging people to rethink that they are currently receiving such traumatic treatment.
“Leg extension surgery is not a quick fix. It is a serious and invasive procedure that is beneficial to the patient if there is a genuine clinical need, but takes a serious risk and requires informed discussion between the patient and the surgeon.”
He warned that patients will face “very painful” months of treatment with the possibility of infection, nerve damage, blood clots and even permanent disability.
“Anyone considering this surgery for cosmetic reasons overseas should think very carefully about the long recovery and risks, and unless they know very well where they are seeking treatment, I will urge it,” he said.
Growth Market
This procedure may sound like unbearable medieval torture to many, but the demand for it is growing.
Analyst By 2030, from around $4 billion (3.3 billion euros) in 2021, by the end of the decade, the global limb extension industry could almost double.
The cost of surgery varies greatly. In the UK, private care costs over £50,000 (€57,000) and some surgeons charge up to £240,000.
Turkey is rapidly offering a procedure of 28,000 euros to become a hub for medical tourism.