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Limb Lengthening Surgery in Malaysia

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Limb Lengthening Surgery in Malaysia

  1. Preoperative Planning  

  • 3D gait analysis available at top centers  

  • Surgeon selects between:  

  • PRECICE internal nail (recommended)  

  • Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame (for complex cases)  

  1. Surgical Process  

  • Internal Method: Magnetic nail insertion (1-2 small incisions)  

  • External Fixation: Rarely used except for corrections  

  • Bloodless technique minimizes transfusion needs  

  1. Postoperative Care  

  • Hospital Stay: 3-5 days (internal) / 7-10 days (external)  

  • First Physio Session: Within 48 hours post-op.

Why choose Yapita Health
Doctors
+5000 Doctors
Packages
+20000 Packages
Patient
+5000 Served Patient
RoboticTreatment
Robotic Treatment
InvasiveSurgery
Minimal Invasive Surgery
Countries
+4 countries

Risks & Complications

Malaysia’s best hospitals maintain complication rates near Korean standards:  

  • Infection risk: <3% with internal nails  

  • Delayed union: 5-8% of cases  

  • Nerve irritation: Typically temporary  

Safety Tip: Choose JCI-accredited hospitals like Prince Court Medical Centre or Sunway Medical Centre  

Recovery Timeline

Phase

Duration

Key Milestones

Acute Recovery

2-3 weeks

Walk with crutches, wound healing

Lengthening

2-4 months

1mm/day adjustment (internal)

Consolidation

4-8 months

Partial weight-bearing

Full Mobility

9-12 months

Return to sports/activities
 
 

Success Rate & Patient Outcomes

  • 88% success rate for internal methods  

  • Average gain: 5-7cm (2-3 inches)  

  • Patient satisfaction: 82% (per 2023 surveys)  

Why Choose Malaysia?

  • Best value (advanced tech at ASEAN prices)  

  •  English-speaking surgeons (UK/Aus-trained)  

  •  Halal-certified hospitals for Muslim patients  

  •  Tourism-friendly recovery (KL/Penang amenities)  

FAQs Related to Limb lengthening
How does Malaysia compare to Thailand?

More English-speaking staff and better price transparency.

Is the PRECICE nail available everywhere?

Only in 5-6 top private hospitals (we vet these)

Can I combine with vacation?

Yes – Penang offers beach recovery with medical oversight.

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