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Istanbul (Üsküdar)·Turkey·Fully researched profile

AFA Limb Lengthening

Led by Dr. Mustafa Uysal, MD, Prof. Dr.. Professor of Orthopedics, Surgeon

Google rating
5.0(34)
Doktortakvimi
5.0(12)
on Doktortakvimi
Last verified
2 days ago
independently verified
Price range
$22,000–$58,000
market benchmark — not a clinic quote

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About AFA Limb Lengthening

On Istanbul's Asian side, AFA Hospital in Üsküdar houses the limb-lengthening practice of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uysal, MD, a professor of orthopedics who attended the Paley Institute observership fellowship program. Methods listed are LON, quadrilateral LON, PRECICE 2 and PRECICE Max; his procedure list also names Fitbone and Ilizarov, the latter referenced in his academic chapters. Patients come largely from the United States and Europe, and long-form patient reports on limblengtheningforum.com are positive.

The clinic does not publish a price; the $22,000 to $58,000 range here is a market benchmark. It lists an in-house physiotherapy team, a head physical therapist plus several limb-lengthening physiotherapists working alongside a nurse and dietician, with daily sessions starting around day five or six, though that staffing is self-reported and not independently audited. No accreditations are recorded, and the Google listing shows 5.0 from 36 reviews. Consultations run in Turkish and English.

Practical details

What the clinic states

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Notes
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uysal. Four methods offered: LON, PRECICE 2, PRECICE MAX and FITBONE; bilateral simultaneous lengthening available. Address: Ünalan, Çağla Sok. No:1A, Üsküdar/İstanbul. Phone/WhatsApp +90 533 318 86 68.

Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.

Why we listed this clinic

Prof. Uysal attended Paley Institute Observership Fellowship Program. Positive long-form patient reports on limblengtheningforum.com. AFA's own 'Our Team' page now lists Prof. Dr. Muharrem İnan as a second orthopedic surgeon alongside Prof. Dr. Mustafa Uysal — İnan is the same surgeon who separately fronts the 'Limb Leng' entry elsewhere in this directory (cross-reference, not a duplicate). Independent, non-aggregator patient-forum threads (limblengtheningforum.com, llforum.org) provide long-form, detailed positive accounts naming Dr. Uysal and AFA specifically, satisfying the independent-source requirement beyond the clinic's own site.

From the clinic

Videos & surgeon interviews

Cosmetic Limb Lengthening FAQ - AFA Limb Lengthening - YouTube
LIMB LENGTHENING CENTER IN TURKEY - YouTube

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Methods offered

After surgery

Rehabilitation & physiotherapy

Lists a dedicated in-house multidisciplinary physiotherapy team (a head physical therapist plus several limb-lengthening physiotherapists, alongside nurse and dietician), with daily physiotherapy starting within about 5–6 days. Staffing details are self-reported by the clinic and not independently audited.

Source: afalimblengthening.com. Reflects clinic and public sources, not an independent audit.

Surgeons

  • Dr. Mustafa Uysal
    Dr. Mustafa Uysal, MD, Prof. Dr.
    Professor of Orthopedics, Surgeon
    Performs: LON (Lengthening Over Nail) · PRECICE 2 (internal magnetic nail) · PRECICE MAX (internal magnetic nail) · Fitbone (motorized internal nail) · Ilizarov method (external fixator; referenced in his academic work/chapters) · Limb deformity correction; also spine and joint surgery
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  • Dr. Muharrem İnan, Professor of Orthopaedics, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (2024-present); founding member and Vice President, Turkish-ASAMI
    Orthopedic Surgeon — Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction, listed on AFA Limb Lengthening's own 'Our Team' page
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International patient services

Yes — significant US/European patient base

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Common questions about AFA Limb Lengthening

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How do patients rate AFA Limb Lengthening?

Across independent platforms AFA Limb Lengthening holds Google 5.0/5 (34 reviews); Doktortakvimi 5.0/5 (12 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.

How much does limb lengthening cost at AFA Limb Lengthening?

Our recorded range for AFA Limb Lengthening is $22,000 – $58,000 USD, a market benchmark for this method and country, not a clinic quote. Final cost moves with the method, the target gain in centimetres, hospital nights and follow-up. Get a written quote before travelling.

Which limb lengthening methods does AFA Limb Lengthening offer?

AFA Limb Lengthening lists LON, PRECICE 2, Quadrilateral LON, PRECICE Max. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Mustafa Uysal (MD, Prof. Dr.), listed for lon (lengthening over nail), precice 2 (internal magnetic nail), precice max (internal magnetic nail). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.

What does recovery look like after surgery at AFA Limb Lengthening?

Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. AFA Limb Lengthening offers more than one device type (LON, PRECICE 2, Quadrilateral LON, PRECICE Max), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case. On rehabilitation specifically: Lists a dedicated in-house multidisciplinary physiotherapy team (a head physical therapist plus several limb-lengthening physiotherapists, alongside nurse and dietician), with daily physiotherapy starting within about 5–6 days. Staffing details are self-reported by the clinic and not independently audited.

Does AFA Limb Lengthening treat international patients?

Yes — significant US/European patient base. Consultation languages on record: Turkish, English.

How was AFA Limb Lengthening verified for this directory?

AFA Limb Lengthening is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 5 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.

Where is AFA Limb Lengthening and where are operations performed?

AFA Limb Lengthening is in Istanbul (Üsküdar), Turkey. Hospital affiliation on record: AFA Hospital, Üsküdar, Istanbul

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How we verified this clinic

Tier
Tier 1 — fully researched
Last verified
2 days ago
Hospital affiliation
AFA Hospital, Üsküdar, Istanbul
Languages at consultation
Turkish, English

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