Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 23: Interview with Dr. Peter Thaller of 3D-Surgery

In this special limb lengthening interview with Dr. Peter Thaller of 3D-Surgery - via Munich & Berlin, Germany, we discuss a variety of topics surrounding his approach to limb lengthening and deformity corrective surgery.   With well over 20 years of experience, Dr. Thaller, also known as "Mr. Millimeter", is all about "Precision" when it comes to the analysis, planning and strategic execution of his surgical approach and vast array of minimally invasive techniques.   With numerous published articles and literature he is an A-list surgeon who is revered by his peers (including Dr. Donghoon Lee) and continues pushing the field of limb lengthening further along.    (Although Dr. Thaller's audio is crispy clear, I apologize for my slightly muffled audio as I thought I turned on my external microphone but apparently I forgot.)     2:25 – Dr. Thaller’s intro into field of Limb Lengthening  5:50 – History of fully implantable lengthening devices  9:10 – Benefits of internal devices  10:30 – Importance of analysis & planning “Precision” of bone alignment  16:45 – How much length a patient can get from the procedure  18:25 – How much time is recommended between surgeries  19:00 – The Story of the Achondroplastic Twins  21:30 – Prevention of slow bone formation and remedies for non-unions  24:00 – Controversial topic of the effect NSAIDs have on bone regenerate  27:30 – A deep dive on humerus arm lengthening  31:05 – Dr. Thaller’s minimally invasive “Steel Sleeve” innovation to reduce  soft tissue damage  34:15 – Ideal age for lengthening  38:00 – Do muscles grow larger after lengthening  39:45 – Research on the slight loss of force in Dorsiflexion post-fasciotomy  of tibialis anterior muscles  41:15 – Future of limb lengthening devices  43:50 – Do lengthening patients have to stay on site at 3D-Surgery  45:20 – Physiotherapy accommodations  47:35 – Ways to reach out to Dr. Thaller for consultation  48:00 – Final words of advice to prospective limb lengthening patients #limblengthening #limblengtheningsurgery #orthopedicsurgery