Reply To: Affordable doctor for tibia surgeries

pacifiedPaella: The idea that American doctors charge 2-3 times more than doctors in the rest of the world want you to believe that “you get what you pay for” is not true.

 

While there are some negative results in other countries, choosing a reputable surgeon (not a Turkish butcher), setting realistic limb lengthening goals, and allowing enough time for the process can lead to a successful outcome at a lower cost.

Vietnam offers a good option for limb lengthening surgery for $20k, with some positive experiences shared in diaries. If you prefer femurs/internal nails, Greece provides this option for $45k. It is unnecessary to donate $100k to Paley just because of the belief that “you get what you pay for”.

Hate to break it to you but as someone that has done business all over the world closely tied to tech and politics I can say that not all countries have equal standards. The layman’s eyes cannot evaluate risk. You are not paying a premium for the same results, you are paying a premium to reduce your risk.