Interview with Dr. Mangal Parihar of Mumbai India
In this interview with Dr. Mangal Parihar of the Center for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction via the Mangal Anand Hospital in Chembur, Mumbai, India, he discussed his perspective on limb lengthening as well as several of his philosophies.
Dr. Parihar explains why function is more important than length, which devices he offers at his clinic and so much more. As one of the most experienced limb lengthening surgeons, who was also one of the first few fellows of Dr. Paley, Dr. Parihar maintains his amazing track record of success by avoiding complications and ensuring patient safety above all else.
Dr. Parihar is highly revered by the worlds top limb lengthening surgeons, which is why he's the go-to-limb-lengthening surgeon in all of India.
Podcast Audio Version here: https://anchor.fm/leglengthening%20/episodes/Leg-Lengthening-Podcast-Episode-18-Interview-with-Dr--Parihar-eo1e5g
Time-Stamps for Interview with Dr. Parihar:
2:10 – How Dr. Parihar became interested in limb lengthening & deformity reconstruction
4:00 – Importance of surgeon experience in deformity correction prior to cosmetic lengthening
6:00 – What type of lengthening patients does he take on
7:50 – Does Dr. Parihar do psychological evaluations pre-surgery
9:55 – Why he believes a strong doctor-patient relationship and rapport is important for best outcome
13:00 – Does he doe surgery on both legs himself
14:00 – How much length for tibias
14:45 – How much length for femurs
15:30 – Stryde nail availability
17:20 – How far out should you consult with Dr. Parihar to plan for surgery
18:20 – What lengthening devices/methods does he offer
20:30 – External Fixator vs. Internal Nail
21:50 – Preventative measures - (IT band release, gastro-soleus recession)
23:10 – Weight bearing protocol post-op
25:40 – How long to wait for lengthening femurs vs. tibias
27:10 – How often to do physiotherapy
28:45 – Pain management protocol
31:00 – Surgery plan for patients with large leg length discrepancies
33:00 – No major complications with cosmetic patients to date
36:25 – Why patients should stay in Mumbai for distraction phase
38:35 – Long travel is risk for embolisms
39:10 – Thoughts on Proportion
41:10 – Cost of the procedure
43:00 – Physiotherapy Protocol
44:40 – How soon to be able walk normally
46:55 – Recommendations on patient helper
51:45 – Long term effects
53:00 – Getting back to high level athletics
54:00 – Best way to reach out & contact Dr. Parihar and his team
55:30 – Final words
Contact Information for Dr. Parihar:
1. Website: https://www.ilizarov.in/
2. Cosmetic Resource: https://sites.google.com/site/cllrpat...
3. Email: [email protected]
4. WhatsApp for Consultations Only: +91 22 25260000 or +91 22 25276565