Ideal method for height increase: It heals much faster

Stating that Precice 2 and Combined methods are applied for lengthening procedures, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr Yunus Öç explained the details of these surgeries. Stating that the Precice 2 method is the ideal method in lengthening, Öç said, ‘Precice 2 is one of the most advanced internal lengthening technologies in the field of lengthening.’

Stating that height extension methods offer an important physical and psychological solution for many individuals, BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Yunus Öç said: ‘Lengthening is usually performed with two modern techniques such as Precice 2 and Combined methods. Precice 2 is one of the most advanced internal lengthening technologies in the field of lengthening. In this method, the bones are lengthened without any external intervention thanks to the internal lengthening device placed in the leg bones. Combined Methods is a technique that combines internal and external lengthening devices. In this method, internal nail and external lengthening devices are used together. The combined method is generally suitable for individuals who want to get faster results and gain more height.’

Precice 2 is the method we can apply more easily surgically

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunus Öç said, ‘Precice 2 is a much more suitable method for cosmetic lengthening because it is a method that we can apply more easily both surgically and the patient can move much more comfortably afterwards, can sleep in the position he wants comfortably in bed, wound healing is much faster, and can make magnetic elongation comfortably afterwards. The union may be only one click later than with the combined method.’

The ideal method is considered Precice 2

Emphasising that the combined method can generally offer more comfortable solutions as the problems with the external fixator can be solved to some extent, Öç said, ‘However, in the Precice 2 method, the nail may need to be replaced when there is a problem, which may be a little more challenging as it requires surgical intervention. Of course, such cases are rarely seen. The ideal method for cosmetic lengthening is generally considered Precice 2. Since the combined method has become popular in recent years and has lower complication rates, it offers some advantages in terms of faster union time and loading during the operation compared to lengthening with Ilizarov and other traditional methods.’

Both methods have their pros and cons

Dr Öç; ‘Both methods have their pros and cons. For this reason, we explain both methods in detail to the patients and state that both techniques can be an ideal option for height increase. However, for cosmetic purposes and ideal body weight, Precice 2 is usually the preferred method. This method offers a more aesthetically appropriate option and is an ideal choice especially for patients who are not overweight, ‘he concluded his words by saying.