Success rate?

In general, surgeries for limb lengthening demonstrate a high success rate (approximately 95%). The scarring is typically minimal because most procedures only involve small incisions. While there may be occasional issues with pins and joint stiffness, severe complications from limb lengthening surgery are uncommon.

This procedure is gaining popularity. However, quietly. This discussion board is evidence. There is more conversation happening now than before.

Your inquiry lacks specificity. It relies on various factors, with the two most crucial ones being 1) the choice of physician and 2) the selected technique.

If you opt for External LON procedure in Turkey, the likelihood of success is approximately 25%. However, if you undergo the Femur surgery with Paley method, the success rate is expected to be around 99%.

Moreover, how do you define “success”? Is it about recuperating within the average expected period or achieving full recovery? The most frequent complication is Delayed union, indicating that your recovery duration might be extended by a few months.

Claiming that Turkish clinics possess a 25% failure rate seems absurd. While it’s likely that the rate of complications is higher there, it’s important to consider that negative outcomes are typically highlighted on online platforms. If a scenario where 75% of patients were left severely impaired existed, these clinics would have undoubtedly ceased operations by now.

The reality is that your experience in Turkey will probably be satisfactory, albeit with a higher degree of risk compared to alternative locations. Furthermore, the cost difference isn’t as significant nowadays.

While reviewing reports regarding individuals who have undergone Limb Lengthening Treatments (LLT) and Weight Bearing Transplantations (WBT) in Turkey, I am of the opinion that the primary issue within their medical establishments lies not in the complications themselves, but rather in the challenge of early detection. They are likely to refrain from disclosing accurate statistics and persist in asserting that it is impossible for any physician to prevent all complications.
In cases where a patient’s infection goes unnoticed for an extended period, it could progress to severe osteomyelitis, a condition that would be unmistakable. It is probable that they may lack the capability to administer advanced treatments similar to those Hasaki underwent in the United States, thereby leaving the patient at risk of potential limb loss in the worst-case scenario.
For those seeking information on the success rate of Limb Lengthening (LL) surgery, the mentioned paper could serve as a valuable resource.

Nevertheless, only a minority of doctors engage in paper writing, and there are individuals who claim that papers are not always reliable.

It is unregulated haha. Many individuals have been attempting to close them. If it was any other nation globally, indeed, they would have been closed a while back. 25% is an arbitrary figure, yet it is not impossible.

Please remain calm. I accept that Turkey cannot be compared to regions such as EU/NA/Korea, but considering success rates there to be in the 20s or 30s is absurd. Each year, hundreds, or even over 1000, individuals who can afford over $40,000 undergo limb lengthening procedures at LLT. If the success rate were truly that terrible (a figure comparable to certain cancer survival rates), then the facility would undoubtedly face scrutiny, even in a less regulated country like Turkey. In fact, if success rates were as low as suggested, LLT might as well be the largest treatment center in the nation, haha.