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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 04:15:39 AM

Title: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 04:15:39 AM

Due to the incredibly cheap price of this method and many medical journals showing this is a relatively safe procedure with minimal long term consequences, I'm seriously considering this method.

I would potentially get this done in Russia. Due to the strength of the British pound compared to the ruble I could save up for this with a part time job and still have an abundance of money for complications and living.

However I would like to know peoples' input and why the ilizarov method isn't viewed favourably in this forum.

Also I'd like to point out that we're rapidly running out of time for when antibiotics are effective. This is always conscious in my mind lately which makes me nervous lol. It kinda makes things seem more urgent

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Astronomy on May 03, 2019, 03:20:22 PM

Trust me.External femur with Ilizarov wont lead to a good consequence

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: wannagrowtaller on May 03, 2019, 03:32:36 PM

I think the frames are very painful and uncomfortable.

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 04:37:15 PM

Ok thanks guys.

So as money is an issue for me, what would you consider the safest external method for femurs?

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Knik on May 03, 2019, 05:23:05 PM

For femurs there is only internals

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 07:31:52 PM

Ok so if I were to lengthen with external on tibias, what would be the safest method?

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Astronomy on May 03, 2019, 09:05:19 PM

Quote from: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 07:31:52 PM

Ok so if I were to lengthen with external on tibias, what would be the safest method?

I think ilizarov will be safe and cheap enough for surgery

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: BeYourBest on May 03, 2019, 10:53:46 PM

I’m from the UK and have a doctor friend that was telling me about the whole antibiotics situation. Sounds f’d up. I remember not long ago they used to hand them out like it was water

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 11:54:25 PM

Exactly it pretty much will make all cosmetic and non cosmetic surgeries life threatening. They'll probably have to perform surgeries in a vaccum or something lol

Title: Re: Is the ilizarov method the safest?
Post by: Apoplectic on May 03, 2019, 11:56:27 PM

One final question guys. Why despite, major developments in external lengthening, are doctors still using the Ilizariv method for non cosmetic purposes?
Does this suggest anything about the safety of more modern methods?