The issue of short stature is a problem for many, so they resort to different solutions, including the process of lengthening the stature, but what should you know about it?
The stature lengthening process is one of the methods that help some people get rid of the problem of short stature and dissatisfaction with their height. We will learn about it:
The process of lengthening the stature
It is a surgery that is done by following a process called pulling the callus (Distraction osteogenesis).
But it is a process that carries many risks and complications. So it is advised to consult a good specialist before resorting to it.
The process takes place through the following steps
The bone to be lengthened, whether the femur or tibia, is broken into two parts.
These parts are slowly withdrawn at a rate of one millimeter per day.
The stature lengthening process is performed by ing a nail into the medulla, which results in the formation of new bone in the gap and thus, in turn, leads to an increase in height.
In order to undergo the heightening procedure, you must be a healthy person, a non-smoker, and you must have completed the stage of full skeletal maturity.
What is the height that can be obtained through stature augmentation?
It is possible to achieve an additional 8 centimeters in height through the process of lengthening the stature, and this requires about three months to fully achieve it, in addition to two months to recover and be able to walk without using crutches.
In the event that a person undergoes this surgery in order to increase five centimeters to his height, then he needs two months to achieve this, and one month to be able to walk without using crutches.
Do people suffer from pain after the stature lengthening operation?
The person may feel some pain immediately after the operation, and for this reason the attending physician may resort to anesthesia treatment for about two days, after which the person may turn to oral pain relievers.
The most times when a person may feel pain after the operation is during stretching exercises, during physical therapy, and when sleeping.
Thus, the doctor often prescribes some medications to help you sleep.
Possible complications of the lengthening process?
It is worth noting that if this process occurs quickly, the process of bone formation in the gap may fail, and thus muscle contraction may occur and nerves may be paralyzed.
Additional adjustments can also help prevent nerve problems and help the patient gain movement during physical therapy.
These procedures include decompression of the peroneal nerve, and Botox injections into the quadriceps muscles.
Of course, the need for assistive measures is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Some complications associated with such surgery may occur, and they include the following
Non-healing fractures.
Leg length discrepancy.
Nerve dilation.
Contraction of muscles and tendons, leading to joint stiffness or arthritis.
Deep vein thrombosis and fat embolism.
The bone fails to heal, so you may need to undergo osteoporosis surgery.
Severely tightening the nerve, which requires surgery to decompress the nerve.
Sometimes premature bone healing. If this occurs, additional surgery is needed to re-cut the bone to allow the lengthening process to continue.
What determines a person''s height?
There are several factors that play a role in determining a person''s height, which include the following:
genes.
human gender.
Having some health problems.
Malnutrition.
Exercise.
It is worth noting that genes play a major and essential role in the issue of human height. This means that if the parents are tall, the children are likely to be tall as well, and vice versa. In addition, women are generally shorter than men.
