Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 11: Interview with Dr. Donghoon Lee

1. https://drdonghoon.com/ 2. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCC... TIME-STAMPS:   1:45 – Dr. Lee’s passion for Limb Lengthening & Deformity Reconstruction  4:00 – Recommended safe length in order to regain pre-surgery function  6:00 – Proportions - lengthening one segment (femurs or tibiae) vs. both  7:50 – Timeframe between first & second LL surgery for maximum length   9:45 – Cosmetic arm lengthening for ideal proportions  10:50 – Lengthening devices offered for Femurs (Precice/Stryde) & Tibiae (Precice, LON, LATN)  13:10 – Pros & Cons of each lengthening device for simultaneous deformity correction and lengthening  16:20 – Patient Pain management: short-term during lengthening and long-term down the line  18:50 – Lengthening for older patients especially if they have arthritis in hip or knee joints  20:45 – Patients he doesn’t recommend limb lengthening surgery for  22:40 – His 0% major complication rate and advice on selecting an EXPERIENCED surgeon!  27:15 – Dr. Lee’s Frustration! - Treating complications from other surgeons lengthening clinics  29:15 – Indications future limb lengthening patients should be aware of after the procedure  31:05 – Dr. Lee uses BMAC to assist with healing in tibial lengthening   32:05 – His thoughts on HGH on bone healing after surgery  33:30 – Mentally preparing a patient for limb lengthening surgery & patients backing out last minute  35:30 – Athletic recovery post LL surgery on function and what a prospective patient should expect  38:10 – DALRI recommendations for International patients  39:15 – Best way to reach out and contact Dr. Lee for consultation   39:37 – Final words of advice to interested patients considering the limb lengthening surgery