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
