Topic: Dr mitkovic pros and cons (Read 9419 times)

Descreteuser · « **on:** May 10, 2015, 08:42:49 AM »

Pros
-Very experienced surgeon who really knows his device
-device is brilliant for lengthening smaller Amounts (4-5cm)
-device is minimally invasive when lengthening tibias as pins do not penetrate any muscle
-once swelling has gone down roughly 1 week post op the pain is very minimal to the point where you forget you have the device on
- device is small easily covered by looser pants
- the recommended hotel makes it easy with wheelchair access and staff helping with daily groceries
- hospital close by with weekly changing and cleaning of pins sites which is included in the price from surgery
- affordable

Cons
- inadequate information is given to you which can cause unecessary

Descreteuser · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:50:35 AM »

Cons
- inadequate information is given to you which can cause unnecessary complications
- complications are common
- lengthening more than 5cm doesn't play well with the device
- Mis alignments are common especially the more you lengthen
- top pins tend to shifts up the more you lengthen which causes Mis alignments. Slight problems with mechanics of device

KrP1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:50:56 AM »

Depending in what you want or need . I think he is a good option but i would like to do LON to avoid so much time on frames. Besides what you have said thats another con for me.

Descreteuser · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:55:42 AM »

The information you are given isn't the best.. I've had to spot things early and do things differently to try and avoid complications.. I've avoided so many problems just because I was given other information from a previous patient. Who knows where I'd be now if it wasn't for the other patient

KrP1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:08:44 AM »

I dont understand very well what you are trying to say. You think that mitkovic is a bad option or that LON is a bad option? I have been reading your diary and it seems like you have had a lot of problems since the begining of your journey.
I have edited the first message because i think that i could have explained bad what i wanted to say.

Descreteuser · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:34:02 AM »

Dr mitkovic is a good option if you have someone like me telling you what to look out for, how often to get X-rays, where to get x rays, how to stretch, how often to stretch, when to start trying to walk, how to tweak the device so you avoid pins slipping which causes mis alignments..I was lucky because the guy before told me all this.. He had an absolute nightmare of a time to say the least.. His problems could have been avoided if he was given adequate information.. My experience has been a walk in the park compared to his..

KrP1 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:41:06 AM »

Ok decretauser thank you for share your experience.

tallerbetter · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:59:08 AM »

I've heard many good things about this doctor on this forum, but, according to this post,he provides no good aftercare, is it true?

Descreteuser · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2015, 12:36:41 PM »

There is no aftercare.. Once you leave that hospital everything is up to you.. Every time you have an x ray he will come visit you and have a quick look and tell you whether to speed up or slow down or whatever. And if u have questions u feel like u r holding him up from being somewhere else.. Basically from the moment he steps into ur hotel room you feel he wants to get out of there as quick as possible.. It can cause extreme stress at times..

Taller · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2015, 02:51:04 PM »

Are Dr. Mitkovic's devices fully weight bearing?

Descreteuser · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2015, 03:07:02 PM »

Yes. He tells you to walk straight away but I didn't.. I let the swelling go down in my legs before walking.. I prob walk 10 minutes a day with walker 2 months post surgery..

spaller2015 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:30:48 PM »

How much is LL with Mitkovic?

Descreteuser · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:36:49 PM »

9300 euros.. Includes operation, 7-10 day hospital stay, and weekly changing and cleaning of pin site

spaller2015 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2015, 06:48:18 PM »

For both legs?? Very good price. I was considering Dr.Monegal but he's too expensive...

tallerbetter · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:32:17 PM »

I haven't heard anything about Mitkovic's prices. Does it really cost 9300? So cheap for both legs?

Descreteuser · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:51:22 PM »

Yes both legs 9300 euros

Morgenst. · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:30:27 PM »

My goal is 5 to 6cm on tibias and the price tag, cost of apt rental, and apparent weight bearing ability are seriously making me consider Dr Mitkovic. Would you be willing to share with us what the other patient advised you? Also whats your current condition, amount lengthening etc? out of curiosity

heightangel · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:45:56 PM »

I wouldn't like being operated in Serbia. IT's like Spain... but that price is very appealing...!

Descreteuser · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:33:54 AM »

Herron. Yes I'd be able to give you all the information that you'd need to make the experience much smoother.. The most important thing is that you have a good set up at your hotel/ apartment.. You forget having 2 broken legs can be an absolute bitch for simple things like going to the toilet, having a shower.. If u were going to do it here I'd suggest u stay in the hotel im staying in at least until ur able to walk without walker (4 to 5 months 500 euro/month). It's wheelchair accessible, staff help u a lot. They have nice big open rooms they put u in so it feels more like a living room not a hotel room. At the moment I have 4 bottles next to my bed so I can pee in so I don't have to go to the toilet each time. I have a chair with wheels which is set to the same height as my bed and the toilet so I can literally just hope on and wheel myself to the bathroom each time. I pay hotel less than 2 euro a day to get all my groceries each day.. I can provide you information on how often to get x rays and where to get x rays.. How to avoid complications.. Best ways to stretch.

Descreteuser · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:38:20 AM »

Herron I am currently still lengthening.. Will be finished lengthening on the 22nd of May for a total of 4.2cm.. Your goal of 5-6cm is fine with this device, 6 is possible however 5 is ideal due to mechanics of device..

Descreteuser · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:39:47 AM »

Musicmaker, results are fine as long as you are cautious during lengthening phase and don't lengthen too much

Descreteuser · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2015, 12:43:53 AM »

Height angel, I felt the same but it's not as bad as you think.. The hospital is very new and clean and the surgeon is very experienced.

Morgenst. · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:37:41 AM »

Descreteuser Have you had any complications?
As far as booking time until surgery what's the Dr like? Most of the LL surgeons require a certain amount of wait time from the time of date confirmation to actual surgery (or some are just booked up)?

Morgenst. · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:38:06 AM »

Also if you're done by the 22nd how long have you lengthening? I ask because I've only got about 3 months for legnthening before I need to return.
Lastly wondering how much the X-rays cost and how often you get them?

Descreteuser · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2015, 07:09:39 AM »

I've had one complication.. Consolidation of my right fibula.. But that was because I didn't start lengthening for 2 and half weeks at the start because I kept changing my mind.. I've avoided Mia alignments by getting to the problem early. I had my second leg operated on the 14th march. So you could say by the 22nd it would have been 2 months and 1 week. But in saying that's I stopped lengthening for a week because May fibula had to be recut so u could say 4cm takes 2 months.. A good x ray of both legs cost about 50 euros. These x rays give you a cd so u can measure the gap very accurately.. and I highly suggests you'd get 1 every 3 weeks at the least.. Pretty much when I told the dr I was comin he said I would have operation within a week in which time you undergo a psychological evaluation and blood test..

Dr Monegal · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:10:19 PM »

Hi Heigthangel

When you say it s like Spain...it makes me think about moving to Another country.
Unfortunately Barcelona is the 2nd city receiving tourists in Europe (after London) and 9th all over the world.
Clinics are among the best in Europe and they were awarded among top 20 private clinics in Europe. Even the germans were amazed by the hight quality of the facilities of my New Clinic.
I haven t seen better clinics neither in Germany, nor in United Kindom...probably a few in the States.

So I will cool it down and think about it...But I don t think like moving soon!

By the way...Where are you from? Have you ever been here? As I told you before...you are invited to come whennever you have the chance. That will probably make up your mind.

Regards my friend

Freewill · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2015, 09:25:01 PM »

Quote from: heightangel on May 10, 2015, 11:45:56 PM

I wouldn't like being operated in Serbia. IT's like Spain... but that price is very appealing...!

This proves how ignorant you are my friend!

Taller · « **Reply #27 on:** May 12, 2015, 01:00:39 AM »

How willing is Dr. Mitkovic to take on new cosmetic cases?

Descreteuser · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2015, 01:11:35 AM »

Yes you just have to keep emailing when he doesn't reply

microman · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2015, 05:07:45 PM »

thank you for the information you are supplying on this doctor, I was thinking of kurgan initially, but now my preferance is serbia thanks to your information.

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