Hi, I have an update to place here.
Email I sent to this doctor:
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I'm a healthy U.S. resident, 24 years old, 172 CM, 160 LBs.
Want to gain 6 CM.
Can you give me a cost estimate for:
1) PRECICE:
2) Lengthening and Then Nailing (LATN):
3) Lengthening Over Nail (LON)
4) ISKD
Thanks
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His reply:
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Hello Andrew,
I am glad that you have taken the first step to bring your life to new heights! Your next step at this time would be to come in for a consultation. Once I have examined and taken xrays of your legs, you will be given all the necessary information including costs, duration, and treatment options. The price for the PRECICE system for femur lengthening is $68,000, and on the tibias is $73,000, which includes the cost for equipment, surgery fees, hospital fees, and post op visits during the lengthening stage. You will be able to do the distraction at the comfort of your own home. You will not be completely wheelchair bound, but will be able to stand and take a couple of steps for transfers. It would be wise to have medical insurance to cover the costs of your therapy, meds, and any additional problems/complications that may come up during your treatment. The other techniques you mentioned are now outdated since the Precice nail came out with the ability to lengthen up to 8cm.
You can call the number below to set up an appointment with me when you are ready to proceed.
Shahab Mahboubian, DO, MPH
Orthopedic Surgery
Specializing in Limb Lengthening and
Deformity Correction Surgery
www.HeightLengthening.com www.LLILA.com10640 Riverside Drive
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Office: (818) 322-0126
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