Leg Lenthening
 
Legs that have been shortened or are of unequal length can be hereditary or the result of a disease or an accident. Modern day developments in the fields of medicine and technology enable us to successfully correct these malalignments.
Especially the development of closed telescopic marrow nail systems, such as Fitbone ®, „Albizia“ and other systems, reduce the restrictions and risks that usually accompany this type of therapy to an acceptable minimum.
 
As leading developer and holder of one of the most up-to-date telescope marrow nail systems patent, the so-called Fitbone ® -System, Prof. Dr. med. Betz is a pioneer in the field of leg-lengthening procedures.
As first and world wide only operating surgeon he performs fourfold-lengthening procedures - the simultaneous lengthening of both the thigh and the lower leg.
The principle of the telescope marrow nail system is commendably explained in a 3D animated film by means of this four-fold lengthening procedure.
3D Animation
 
Medical or aesthetic indication?
The medical indication can be traced back to the results of an accident, disease or hereditary malformations, like distinctive one-sided shortness of legs or extreme microsoma.
The aesthetic indication is taken into consideration when a patient suffers from comparative mental trauma due to their slight height, thereby justifying the necessity of the decision.

 
Click here to find a collection of frequently asked questions concerning leg lengthening:
FAQ`s