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Physical therapy is a key component of rehabilitation, both before and after surgery. Before surgery, it helps properly prepare and strengthen the patient’s body, while after surgery it accelerates the regeneration and recovery process, enabling a faster return to normal functioning and daily activities. The patient’s health prior to surgery and their physical fitness have a significant impact on the results achieved after surgery. […]

What is limb lengthening and deformity correction? The processes of limb lengthening and deformity correction require surgical intervention. When a bone breaks, it naturally regenerates to heal the fracture. Lengthening involves separating the bone and very slowly moving the bone segments apart so that new bone can form in the resulting gap. As the bone segments are slowly moved apart, […]

The anti-gravity treadmill is one of the modern tools used in the rehabilitation of patients following limb lengthening at the Paley European Institute. Its use allows patients to safely begin learning to walk and gradually increase the load on their limbs, without the risk of overloading structures that are particularly sensitive during treatment. In the bone lengthening process, precise control of the forces acting on the limbs is crucial. The treadmill […]

A normobaric chamber is a modern tool that supports the body’s recovery and is also used in the limb-lengthening process at the Paley European Institute. It works by supplying air with a higher oxygen content while maintaining a pressure close to that found in the atmosphere. This effectively supports healing processes and improves the patient’s overall physical condition. Limb lengthening is […]

Limb lengthening is a complex process that does not end with the surgery itself. To achieve a safe and predictable outcome, a comprehensive approach to patient care—known as 360° care—is essential. This involves support at every stage of treatment—from the initial consultation, through the procedure, to rehabilitation and a return to daily life. At the Paley European Institute, this approach […]

Early mobilization is standard practice at the Paley European Institute and one of the key factors influencing safety and the pace of recovery following limb-lengthening surgery. It involves beginning to mobilize the patient as soon as possible after surgery—always in a controlled manner and tailored to the patient’s clinical condition. Already in the first days after surgery, with the support of physical therapists, […]