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[SpeedDialer]

Palely says at this time stamp in the vid that there is a right and wrong way to fix the fibula.

27:50 – Fibula fixation is super crucial among many other experienced-based techniques

What is the right and wrong way, and which does Dr. Giotikas do?

[taller2023]

Palely says at this time stamp in the vid that there is a right and wrong way to fix the fibula.

27:50 – Fibula fixation is super crucial among many other experienced-based techniques

What is the right and wrong way, and which does Dr. Giotikas do?

He say he fix fibula to tibia 1 screw above ankle

[184dream]

what is your thoughts about dr gikotas ?
Hi Cobalt
Thanks for complications info about Dr Lee
Could you give me the site URL of the nerve damage case, toes numbness?, you are taking about
I know Dystonia like case in which one toe is keep moving but never immobile, Dr Lee himself explained about the case

Anesthesia accidents most happened at small cosmetic clinics where anesthesiologist is not present at surgery and only surgeon and nurses are in charge of monitoring anesthesia while doing surgery
On contrary, Dr Lee’s hospital has resident anesthesiologist

According to the patients I’ve contacted, yes superficial Skin numbness is quite common especially among external and last like a year in some case.  This skin numbness, I don’t  worry much as long as it’s not making damage like a dropfoot

Release not done case, could you also refer me to the site, if it’s not the case in the forum?
From what I’ve known, some years ago Dr Lee didn’t do IT band release in some cases
Now it’s confirmed for femurs he does IT band release routinely
Bicep tendons only in cases hamstrings are extremely tight
Gastrocnemius fascia release, only in some cases it’s done
it seems it doesn’t need to be done if ankles aren’t too tight
These practices are just like Paley
I’ve never heard of preventive nerve decompression cases with Donghoon
It was done on OYG by Paley

BTW I never expect any CLL doctor to be 100% safe
Still certainly some doctors have much higher rate of complications than others
Also most patients never write a thing about their experience here.
If there are already quite a bit of complications or dangerous treatments are revealed here, that means there are lot more complications hidden behind this forum
Even those who write diaries here, many hide crucial facts

There are too many readers who only rely on this forum and have too optimistic views of certain doctors, especially those doctors who newly entered into CLL field

There have been guiniepigs, then after some cases there are stories of devastating experiences
This kind of history is repeated  just too many times here
Look at what’s been happening in India, China, Armenia, Russia, Uklaina,Germany, Spain, Italy etc etc
People don’t need to hide negative information
Why you wanna hear only good things about the doctor you are interested in?
It’s way better to estimate the risks before the surgery is done
Some do surgery without having extra funds
If they’ve known the risks they could have prepared for it
How much will they loose if they cannot walk normally for two years, living without income
Some come from the country which doesn’t provide enough health welfare

Also, many CLL doctors or their staff are reading this site
It should be good for them to learn here to provide better treatments

[SpeedDialer]

Hey Android! Thanks for the thread on Giotikas. What's the cost if you want Dr. Gioitikas to pre-emptively do these things up front before lengthening:

1.  Nerve decompression for femurs
2. Nerve decmpression for Tibias
3. Gastro recession
4. IT band release
5. Hamstring biceps release (I heard this was a thing, a bit rarer?)

[SpeedDialer]

Giotikas does this? Is it the right way?

[SpeedDialer]

Hey Android, I heard that for staying 7-8 months for doing two lengthenings that a traditional lease might be cheaper than Air BnB. What are your thoughts on which place to stay at in Athens if you are doing two internal lengthenings?

[more]

TemakiSushi,

Stop with all the negativity on Dr. Giotikas.  I too considered Dr. Donghoon of Korea and Dr. R, Dr. P, Dr. M & Dr. D of the US before finally choosing Dr. G after all my research and Thank God I did.  Not sure what the outcome will be if I didn’t choose Dr. G, but I’m more than HAPPY with my results and recovery and so are all the patients I met in Athens.  In fact a few of us still keep in contact by WhatsApp since we are international patients.
Before leaving Athens, I have met 3 patients that did Stryde on their TIBIAS and they are walking and recovering nicely.  Reading information on this forum is one thing but meeting patients face to face is another.  So before bashing a doctor, go meet that doctor and their patients and your worries and whole view will change.
Dr. Donghoon is a good doctor also and good luck with your planned surgery when he get Stryde.  Start a dairy when you finally actually get the surgery, anything before the surgery are just talk.

Azman

it is called blind trust

[azman]

it is called blind trust

@Dr. X-ray More -  Blind trust??? Do you know the meaning of putting those two words next to each other?  Please clarify “it is called blind trust,” since it does not make any sense regarding that post.  Sound kind of ignorant to make a statement like that.

My bad not being nice here, let me rephrase not so smart, not smart at all Dr. X-ray More.

[more]

@Dr. X-ray More -  Blind trust??? Do you know the meaning of putting those two words next to each other?  Please clarify “it is called blind trust,” since it does not make any sense regarding that post.  Sound kind of ignorant to make a statement like that.

My bad not being nice here, let me rephrase not so smart, not smart at all Dr. X-ray More.

x-ray tell the too many things. this is my answer.

[LLSouthAmerica]

Hi, are there LL patients here operated by this doctor? I'm considering him for LL nail removal. However, I would like to know some first hand experiences.

[Bagga]

Hi All

I read this lengthy forum from Page 1 to 8.
Some said they had scheduled the operation with Dr. Giotikas and followed with a lot of debates.
To date, I didnt see any real feedback from the people who have gone thru the operation with him.

[eric.cartman]

I did LATN Tibia (external + nail ) with him earlier this year (Feb 2021). DM me if you have any questions

[Bagga]

Hi
Will PM you

Thanks!

[Want-3-inches]

Does he still operate in the UK? How much time does he spend in the UK versus in Greece?

[SpeedDialer]

Has inflation impacted any of the costs for an American wanting to do internal femur with Giotikas?

[Mayday]

How was the post op physio process?

[Bagga]

How was the post op physio process?

Dr. G package includes 4 days PT per week during distraction phase.
The PT consists of stretching, cycling and anti gravity treadmill - almost the same PT routine during distraction.

One thing to note, once you leave Greece, Dr. Giotikas would not care for you very much.
He is not very supportive, slow in response and sometimes dun even bother to answer your questions.

[Bagga]

Dr. G package includes 4 days PT per week during distraction phase.
The PT consists of stretching, cycling and anti gravity treadmill - almost the same PT routine during distraction.

One thing to note, once you leave Greece, Dr. Giotikas would not care for you very much.
He is not very supportive, slow in response and sometimes dun even bother to answer your questions.

Clarification: 
Once you leave Greece, PT session will be on your own.
Doc will review and answer XRAYs and medical questions

[SpeedDialer]

Is Dr. Giotikas currently the best budget option?

Someone told me this about Dr. Parihar:
"total cost of precice 2,2 in india -> 32,844 USD
Surgery cost -> 11,822 USD

Giotikas price -> 46,841.40 USD

so parihar is still cheaper but the difference is like $ 2k."

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[Sigma]

I do not recommend this doctor. Stay away from this doctor. They have a few patients who have died and there are better doctors for the same price.

[nobaddays]

We're stuck here listening to fairy tales from kids who never even laid on a surgery bed.

[Medium Water Of Drink]

We're stuck here listening to fairy tales from kids who never even laid on a surgery bed.

Danishviking ? you keep promoting dr gliokas with your new fake account. Go ahead maybe he'll let you do anal later.

[shortisnotfun]

Dr Giotikas is a great doctor. He corrected mistakes from a deformity I got from a Turkish surgeon.

We're stuck here listening to fairy tales from kids who never even laid on a surgery bed.

Ignore the troll and wait for him to get banned for the third time. He's just a kid who's never going to even get the surgery, not sure how he picks and chooses which doctor are good and bad.

[nobaddays]

Of course he is. Anybody who can't understand that a doc with hundreds of cases will have a few complications is just ignorant. Wishing you a speedy recovery, bro. I hope to be in Athens soon, too.

[Medium Water Of Drink]

Dr Giotikas is a great doctor. He corrected mistakes from a deformity I got from a Turkish surgeon.


Ignore the troll and wait for him to get banned for the third time. He's just a kid who's never going to even get the surgery, not sure how he picks and chooses which doctor are good and bad.

LMAO you were saying good doctor at the doctor who crippled you idiot. You denied that Dr Yuksel was a butcher and called him a good doctor. Now you're saying to gliokas lol Exactly bro, good doctor, keep it up. Your choices are amazing. Dr Yuksel yurttas. Now gliokas. What a similar doctor.

[kamaruusman]

I do not recommend this doctor. Stay away from this doctor. They have a few patients who have died and there are better doctors for the same price.

A few? I only know one.

[AMI]

anyone know what the current price of G-nail Femurs?

[golizardrun]

it's on his website

[Carlos Uriel]

I did surgery with Giotikas 2019.

SURGERY AND RECOVERY WAS TOUGHT. one nail failed and had to replace after a few weeks. After that, everything was super nice. Recovery was great and walking and running took only 3 months after phase 1. I am a body builder - sporty guy, so if I showed you my legs now you will be happy as I am. Key words to this journy is Strong mind over strong body. Be very optimistic

was good to be in athens. Greek people were super supportive and helpful, my favorites. Giotikas was always nice. physio staff super sweet.  I am very happy with the result.
1.65 to 1.73 (femur )

[nicko77]

bro so after 3 months on surgery your walk looks normal?