Just as there are very tall people (>2 m), there are also people who are rather short compared to others. The actual height is less important than the individual's state of mind, since professional and partnership success are not infrequently associated with body height.
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The desire to become taller is only possible through a surgical leg lengthening after the completion of leg growth. Even though the effort is great and the costs high, it is shown that patients are satisfied after the treatment is completed, as they have actually achieved the goal of more height and no longer have to rely on compensatory mechanisms. However, the impact of surgical intervention on the physical integrity and function of the legs must be carefully considered and not undertaken lightly.
As with unilateral leg lengthening, bilateral leg lengthening can also be advantageously performed with lengthening nails. The ultimate goal is to achieve the desired result safely and without complications. Apart from the reliability of the implant, the experience of the surgeon and the logistics of the treatment center are the only things that matter. The ZEM-Germany offers you only the highest quality implants, the operations are carried out exclusively by Professor Baumgart personally, as he has the greatest experience. At the ZEM-Germany you can expect treatment planning and performance focused on lengthening and deformity correction. A comprehensive examination is necessary to determine the initial situation accurately. During a detailed consultation, the treatment goals, the course of treatment, its duration and possible complications are discussed in detail. Photo simulations help in the decision-making process so that the optimum treatment for the patient's specific condition can be determined.
ZEM-Germany is the only center in Germany that specializes in limb lengthening and correction exclusively. Since its founding, fully implantable, motorized distraction nails have been used, so that there is now a great deal of experience with more than 2000 distraction treatments. Treatment without complications, accurate results and barely visible scars are our primary goals.
The costs for a bilateral leg lengthening are between €60,000 and €160,000, depending on the initial situation, procedure and extent of lengthening, and are not covered by health insurance.