Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 20: Interview with Dr. Downey Carmona of Instituto Downey - Seville, Spain

In this interview with Dr. Downey from the Downey Institute in Sevilla Spain, we discuss 3 different aspects of limb lengthening and deformity correction.   We start off with his orthopedic treatment and of the pediatric population especially his expertise in treating clubfoot.   Then we discuss limb lengthening for those with forms of dwarfism (ex: Achondroplasia).  Finally we discuss his protocols for Stature Lengthening for adult patients looking to grow taller.   Podcast Audio Version:   Time-Stamps for Interview:  2:10 – Interest in orthopedics  3:20 – Explaining what clubfoot deformity is  5:00 – Treating clubfoot deformity with the Ponseti Method  7:30 – Limb lengthening for kids and their parents  9:15 – Precice plate anticipation  10:10 – Kids who need deformity correction + limb lengthening  11:20 – Stature lengthening for those with Dwarfism (ex: Achondroplasia)  13:00 – Arm lengthening for those with Dwarfism  13:20 – Stature lengthening for Adults  15:10 – ERC malfunction solutions for lengthening patients in Spain  16:15 – Physiotherapy regimen for post-LL  17:45 – Determining patient length while minding safety  19:25 – Preventative measures taken against embolism  20:00 – Cost of Stature Lengthening Procedure  21:30 – Price at the Instituto Downey   22:30 – Housing for lengthening patients   23:15 – Do patients have to stay at center during lengthening   25:00 – Final words  Contact Information for Dr. Downey:  1. Website: https://instituto-downey.com/ 2. Instagram: @institutodowney  3. Email: [email protected]