Health
President reviewed new mechanisms for ensuring public safety
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was familiarized with a presentation dedicated to improving crime prevention in accordance with modern requirements. This meeting took place on November 4.
November 4, 21:03Prime Minister Modi called Sharad Pawar, who is hospitalized at Breach Candy Hospital
November 4, 20:00FDA approves generic version of lenacapavir, monthly injection against HIV
November 4, 20:00WHO alerts that the Democratic Republic of Congo faces the worst cholera epidemic in decades
November 4, 19:27Sharad Pawar hospitalized again just hours after discharge
November 4, 18:27Manipal signs 30-year lease agreement with Thakral to build 500-bed hospital in Gurugram
November 4, 18:00Protecting future harvests starts today
November 4, 17:43Study compares urinating while sitting versus standing in young and healthy men
November 4, 17:00Two vaccines against the Bundibugyo virus enter clinical trials in DRC
November 4, 16:52São Tomé Health Minister Acknowledges System Deterioration While Noting Improvements
November 4, 15:18Anvisa approves Wegovy in tablets for obesity treatment in Brazil
November 4, 15:07WHO estimates that one in four adolescents does not engage in physical activity in 2025
November 4, 15:06
Growing popularity of bone lengthening surgeries: Doctor discusses the safety of surgical intervention
Currently, there is a growing interest in surgical height increase, thanks to advancements in medical science. However, experts emphasize that height-increasing operations are not a standard procedure and involve several risks that require prolonged caution from the patient. Nevertheless, the desire to look taller motivates people to undergo such operations, which include bone amputation. In this regard, it is important to understand the level of safety of such procedures. Professor (Doctor) Rajesh Bhalla, a specialist in bone diseases from JMC Hospital in Delhi, provided detailed information on this issue. According to Dr. Bhalla, height-increasing surgery involves lengthening bones using the Ilizarov technique. Initially, this method was used to treat patients whose bones did not heal properly after fractures or who had leg length discrepancies. Now, people seeking to increase their height also undergo this operation. Dr. Bhalla explains that during this operation, the bone is first cut into two segments, and then a special apparatus is installed. This device gradually increases the distance between the two bone parts, with an increase of about one millimeter daily. As the bone segments separate, the body naturally begins to form new bone tissue in the created gap. Simultaneously, surrounding nerves, muscles, and other tissues have time to adapt to the increasing length. For example, if a 5-centimeter increase in leg bone length is required, the gradual buildup process may take about 50 days, but this does not complete the treatment. After that, the newly formed bone needs about 100 days or even more to strengthen. Thus, the entire procedure for a 5-centimeter increase can take approximately five months or more, although this period depends on the patient's age, bone condition, and the body's recovery rate. According to Dr. Bhalla's opinion, in some cases, the femur is planned to be lengthened by about 7.5–8 centimeters, and the tibia by 5–6 centimeters. When performing operations on both bones at different stages, there is potential to increase the total length by 12–15 centimeters. However, such a procedure is not considered safe for every patient. Possible complications include joint stiffness, muscle spasms, delayed bone healing, and the need for repeat surgeries. Dr. Bhalla also notes that before starting the operation, it is crucial to understand the reason why the patient wishes to increase their height. It must be determined whether this is their own decision or if they are under pressure from someone else. Furthermore, the patient's bone strength should be tested, and their mental state assessed. If necessary, involving a psychologist is recommended.
November 4, 15:04Expert advises five measures to increase the probability of natural childbirth during pregnancy
November 4, 15:02Study indicates that a potassium-rich diet aids in controlling high blood pressure, alongside salt reduction
November 4, 15:00Abdikadirova Tursinay Shamshetovna defended doctoral dissertation in medical sciences
November 4, 14:09Christa Pike was diagnosed with blood cancer before her failed execution
November 4, 11:11UAE Authorities Urge Residents to Report Drug Side Effects as Part of Medication Safety Campaign
November 4, 11:09