Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report
This case report details orthopaedic cosmetic surgery tourism, an emerging trend where individuals seek orthopaedic cosmetic procedures abroad. While this practice is increasingly common, it lacks regulation, potentially endangering patients. Factors driving this trend include rising healthcare cost...
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| description | This case report details orthopaedic cosmetic surgery tourism, an emerging trend where individuals seek orthopaedic cosmetic procedures abroad. While this practice is increasingly common, it lacks regulation, potentially endangering patients. Factors driving this trend include rising healthcare costs and lengthy waitlists in public healthcare systems. Patients often pursue surgery abroad to save costs, or access specialised procedures not available domestically.However, complications can arise, necessitating costly management back home. Surgeons may face challenges due to unfamiliarity with overseas care, while patients encounter language barriers and variations in medical standards. This case report highlights a 28-year-old male who underwent bilateral limb lengthening surgery in Turkey, experiencing serious complications.While existing data on cosmetic tourism mainly focuses on plastic and bariatric surgeries, documentation specific to orthopaedic cases is limited. This report underscores the need for further research and regulation in this rapidly growing field, to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-30c328f45fb946c1a35a38a517fc3cc72024-12-07T08:27:42ZengElsevierJPRAS Open2352-58782024-12-0142146151Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case reportAmanda O'Halloran0Alan Walsh1Paul Harrington2Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, DO2YN77, Ireland; Corresponding author at: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, Windmill Road, Moneymore, Drogheda Louth A92 VW28, Ireland.Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, IrelandOur Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, IrelandThis case report details orthopaedic cosmetic surgery tourism, an emerging trend where individuals seek orthopaedic cosmetic procedures abroad. While this practice is increasingly common, it lacks regulation, potentially endangering patients. Factors driving this trend include rising healthcare costs and lengthy waitlists in public healthcare systems. Patients often pursue surgery abroad to save costs, or access specialised procedures not available domestically.However, complications can arise, necessitating costly management back home. Surgeons may face challenges due to unfamiliarity with overseas care, while patients encounter language barriers and variations in medical standards. This case report highlights a 28-year-old male who underwent bilateral limb lengthening surgery in Turkey, experiencing serious complications.While existing data on cosmetic tourism mainly focuses on plastic and bariatric surgeries, documentation specific to orthopaedic cases is limited. This report underscores the need for further research and regulation in this rapidly growing field, to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587824001281Cosmetic leg lengtheningDistraction osteogenesisStature lengthening |
| spellingShingle | Amanda O'Halloran Alan Walsh Paul Harrington Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report JPRAS Open Cosmetic leg lengthening Distraction osteogenesis Stature lengthening |
| title | Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report |
| title_full | Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report |
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| title_short | Stature seekers: Cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report |
| title_sort | stature seekers cosmetic limb lengthening in medical tourism a case report |
| topic | Cosmetic leg lengthening Distraction osteogenesis Stature lengthening |
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