Surgeons Limb Lengthening Surgery

Interview with Dr. Peter Thaller - 3D Surgery in Berlin, Germany

Apr 22, 2021

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.)

You can check out the audio podcast version here to listen on-the-go:https://anchor.fm/leglengthening%20/e...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

Website Contact Information for Dr. Thaller