Interview with Dr. Betz of BETZBONE - Germany
In this special limb lengthening interview with Dr. Augustin Betz of the BETZ Institute in St. Ingbert Germany we talk about his experience in the field to the development of his BETZBONE to his minimally invasive surgical techniques among various other things.
Dr. Betz has well over 30 years of experience in the field of limb lengthening and deformity correction and has been treating patients in need of major reconstruction all the way to cosmetic limb lengthening for height enhancement.
As a first-generation modern day limb lengthening surgeon, his BETZ Institute is a majorly sought after clinic in Europe.
Time-Stamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:30 – Dr. Betz’ interest in LL & deformity correction
3:30 – His experience w/ lengthening devices
5:20 – FIT Bone Prototype
7:10 – “FIT Bone” Predecessor – telescopic nail
10:15 – Albizzia nail inspirations for future nails
10:30 – FITBONE creation via Dr. Betz and Baumgart
11:00 – Limitations of Fit Bone
13:30 – Oblique interlocking screw direction downsides
14:00 – Offer from Depew to buy out Albizzia stock and create BETZBONE
15:25 – Benefits & Development of the BETZBONE 1.0
18:10 – BETZBONE 2.0
19:20 – Disadvantages of other lengthening nails
23:00 – Lengthening recommendations vs. patient desires via BETZBONE
25:00 – The 4 pillar aspects of a great lengthening nail
25:25 – Click-Counting worksheet to measure lengthening
26:10 – X-ray intervals during lengthening
28:00 – Standing recommendations during lengthening
29:30 – Corrosion is a problem
32:25 – Problems with wheelchair bound cosmetic lengthening
34:10 – Over reaming disadvantages
35:05 – Reason he doesn’t do prophylactic IT band release
39:25 – Minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring
42:00 – Interlocking screw directions
43:00 – Different BETZBONE sizes
45:00 – Patient mobility after surgery
47:00 – Going back to work during lengthening
47:30 – Pain management protocol
50:50 – Lengthening mechanism of BETZBONE
53:00 – MRI can be done with BETZBONE implanted
55:30 – Proportions
59:30 – Arm lengthening
01:01:15 – Large discrepancy+ rotational deformity
01:02:35 – Cost of lengthening
01:06:10 – Importance of Physiotherapy
01:07:15 – Lengthening rate for femur or tibia
01:08:25 – Dr. Betz thoughts on Quadrilateral lengthening
01:10:08 – Contact Dr. Betz
01:11:30 – Final Words
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