Overview –

LimbplastX is committed to helping patients make thoroughly informed decisions regarding their care. Please review the following information regarding our limb-lengthening height surgery from patient intake to height realization.

Patient Consultation –

The process to become a patient begins with an initial consultation with Dr. Debiparshad, conducted online through a video chat or in-person, to answer any questions you may have regarding the procedure and to determine if you are a suitable candidate. Your medical history will be evaluated, as well as your goals and expectations. An additional in-person consultation at our practice in Las Vegas is then scheduled where a complete physical exam and radiographic imaging is conducted to determine final candidacy.

Limb-Lengthening Surgery –

PRE-SURGERY

Prior to surgery your current medical condition will be evaluated, and recommendations will be made to ensure the best possible surgical outcomes. We will provide detailed, individually tailored recommendations for diet, that may include recommendations for supplementation, and exercise regimens that promote flexibility and optimal healing.

SURGERY

The LimbplastX surgical procedure is minimal invasive and can generally be accomplished with one 1-inch incision and three ½ inch incisions for femur lengthening. Tibia lengthening requires two additional small incisions to implant the device. Surgical time to perform the procedure is approximately one hour for both limbs. During the cosmetic height surgery PRECICE implant nails are placed into the intermedullary canal (hollow inner part of bone). After the procedure the implanted device will respond to a remote control to gradually lengthen the bone. This bone lengthening process is usually painless.

POST-SURGERY

After surgery patients remain in the hospital for a two-day admission and are monitored by trained nursing staff. A specialized physical therapist will make daily visits to begin physical therapy and to assist with the start of the lengthening phase of the procedure if approved by Dr. Debiparshad.

PHYSICAL THERAPY & LENGTHENING PHASE –

After discharge from the hospital, patients are transferred to nearby, residential accommodations and continue with the lengthening phase of the procedure. The lengthening phase will continue until the desired lengthening has been achieved. Approximately 25 days for every inch of lengthening is required for femurs and 32 days per inch for tibias. Patients will also undergo physical therapy five to six days per week for a minimum of one hour a day. Patients may leave the Las Vegas area approximately two weeks after surgery if adequate physical therapy treatments are available where they reside and if they are able to return for mandatory follow up visits.

HEIGHT REALIZATION –

Once the desired length/height has been achieved then the lengthening phase is stopped, and the consolidation phase begins. The newly regenerated bone will begin to fully harden and weight bearing restrictions must be adhered to until follow up x-rays confirm that normal walking and weight bearing activities can be safely resumed. Patients should continue with prescribed physical therapy regimens as well as dietary and supplement recommendations.