Deformity correction
Complex & post-traumatic deformity before & after — Dr. Donghoon (DALRI)
Once surgery and the full recovery period are complete, what changes is: Ortho-SUV corrects multi-plane deformity in a single operation · The institute was first in the world to develop a bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) technique to accelerate bone healing
Before: what is recorded
Before surgery the team documents the starting point of everyone considering complex & post-traumatic deformity — Post-traumatic deformity or malunion · Bone defect after infection or tumour surgery — together with radiographs, alignment measurements and the patient's own goal, so there is a fixed baseline to compare against.
How the change is measured
Deformity is quantified in degrees on standing full-leg weight-bearing radiographs, comparing the mechanical axis before and after surgery along with knee or ankle gap and rotational profile. The goal is an axis that passes back through the centre of the knee.
Timeline from surgery to normal life
- 01Day of surgery: the bone is cut and realigned to the pre-planned angle, with the axis confirmed on intra-operative imaging.
- 02Timeline depends on complexity; the frame may stay on longer than in routine lengthening.
- 03You must stay in Korea for the whole lengthening and follow-up period; the international team arranges accommodation, interpretation and the physiotherapy schedule.
Limits and what cannot be guaranteed
- 01Bone lengthening is major surgery. Outcome and recovery time depend on bone quality, age, weight and how disciplined the patient is with rehabilitation, so identical results cannot be guaranteed.
- 02Results differ from person to person: bone-forming speed, age, weight, medical history and rehabilitation discipline all change both the timeline and the numbers achieved.
- 03The figures on this page are the general ranges the hospital publishes — not a guarantee and not an individual diagnosis. Only your own imaging can set your expected range.
- 04This site does not publish individual patient photographs. Ask the hospital directly at your consultation if you want to see comparison images or case radiographs.
Frequently asked questions
I had surgery elsewhere with a poor result — can it still be fixed?
Often, yes. The institute runs a dedicated re-operation centre for problems arising from lengthening or realignment done elsewhere; send your radiographs and operative history for assessment first.
When are the results of complex & post-traumatic deformity visible?
Day of surgery: the bone is cut and realigned to the pre-planned angle, with the axis confirmed on intra-operative imaging. Timeline depends on complexity; the frame may stay on longer than in routine lengthening. You must stay in Korea for the whole lengthening and follow-up period; the international team arranges accommodation, interpretation and the physiotherapy schedule.
How is the before and after of complex & post-traumatic deformity measured?
Deformity is quantified in degrees on standing full-leg weight-bearing radiographs, comparing the mechanical axis before and after surgery along with knee or ankle gap and rotational profile. The goal is an axis that passes back through the centre of the knee.
Is the result of complex & post-traumatic deformity permanent, and what cannot be guaranteed?
Bone lengthening is major surgery. Outcome and recovery time depend on bone quality, age, weight and how disciplined the patient is with rehabilitation, so identical results cannot be guaranteed. Results differ from person to person: bone-forming speed, age, weight, medical history and rehabilitation discipline all change both the timeline and the numbers achieved. The figures on this page are the general ranges the hospital publishes — not a guarantee and not an individual diagnosis. Only your own imaging can set your expected range. This site does not publish individual patient photographs. Ask the hospital directly at your consultation if you want to see comparison images or case radiographs.