Leg lengthening/shortening
Alternative names:
bone lengthening; bone shortening; correction of unequal bone length; epiphyseal arrest; epiphysiodesis; femoral lengthening; femoral shortening
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are: Risks for any surgery are: Additional risks include: - bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- injury to blood vessels
- poor bone healing (delayed or non-union)
Costs:
The costs of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.
Surgery charges can be separated into five parts: 1) the surgeon's fee, 2) the anesthesiologist's fee, 3) the hospital charges, which includes nursing care and the operating room, 4) the medications, and 5) additional charges.
1. Surgeon's fee: varies depending on the type of surgery
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day
4. Medication charges: $200 to $400
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or Xray exams), medical supplies, or equipment use.
Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.
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