Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas - a podcast by Victor Egonu

I had the pleasurable opportunity of interviewing Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas of Athens Bone & Joint Reconstruction Center in Athens, Greece on the topic of limb lengthening surgery to get taller.   

Dr. D.G. exhibited his years of experience and how he embodies absolute safety and care for his patients.   

Website for Athens BJR - Dr. Dimitrios Giotikas: https://www.athensbjr.com/   

Another great interview with one of the world's best in Limb Lengthening, feel free to skip to a particular topic using timestamps below...   

1:15 – Background in orthopedics to Athens BJR & Limb Lengthening 

7:50 – Patient concerns: Pre-Op planning of Body Limb Proportions 

11:20 – Functional Recovery Post-Op 

13:00 - Evolution and future of limb lengthening 

14:55 – Pricing Policies 

16:25 – Max Lengthening Goal of Patient 

20:50 – Dr. DG’s Motto 

21:40 & 24:25 – Potential Complications 

26:45, 28:45, 30:10 –Physiotherapy onsite or can they go home 

31:30 – When a normal walking gait will return 

34:45 – If patient falls behind on PT, will they have major problems? 

35:40 – Are patients satisfied with new height and improved quality of life? 

41:00 – Final words of advice for those researching cosmetic limb lengthening

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