Limb Lengthening Istanbul
Led by Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Balcı, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine; EBOT; Paley Institute research fellow (2014–15, 2019). Professor of Orthopedics & Traumatology
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About Limb Lengthening Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Balcı, Professor of Orthopedics & Traumatology at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, markets his private practice at Medicana Ataköy Hospital as Limb Lengthening Istanbul. He holds EBOT certification, spent research fellowships at the Paley Institute in 2014–15 and 2019, and has more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in limb reconstruction. Methods listed are PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max and LON, alongside Ilizarov and Taylor Spatial Frame external fixation.
No price is published. The Paley connection is a research fellowship and observership, not the full clinical fellowship programme. The brand's public review base is thin: three Google reviews and no Trustpilot. No accreditations are recorded, and rehabilitation arrangements are not documented. The clinic requires no deposit to schedule surgery, only proof of a purchased airline ticket, and offers hotel and house accommodation.
Strong credentials but a thin review base for the "Limb Lengthening Istanbul" brand (3 Google reviews, no Trustpilot). The Paley Institute association is a research fellowship/observership rather than the full fellowship program.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Lengthening achievable
- Femur up to 8 cm, tibia up to 7 cm; for 10–15 cm total they recommend femur then tibia in two stages.
- Notes
- Methods: LON, Precice II, Precice Max. States fewer than 10% of patients need a blood transfusion; full healing/consolidation approximately 1–1.5 years. Phone +90 544 112 9 112.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Balcı is a full professor at İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine who also operates at Medicana Ataköy; he completed research fellowships at the Paley Institute (USA) and has 50+ peer-reviewed publications in limb reconstruction (LON, PRECICE II, PRECICE Max).
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Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- PRECICE MaxRead about PRECICE Max →
- LONRead about LON →
Surgeons
Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Balcı, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine; EBOT; Paley Institute research fellow (2014–15, 2019)Professor of Orthopedics & TraumatologyPerforms: Limb lengthening — PRECICE intramedullary nail · Limb reconstruction and deformity surgery · Ilizarov and Taylor Spatial Frame external fixation · Pediatric orthopedics and congenital anomaly correction · Rare pediatric bone diseases · Nonunion and false union surgery · Bone, prosthesis, and implant infection treatment · Total hip and knee arthroplasty · Trauma and fracture managementView profile →
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International patient services
No deposit required to schedule surgery (only proof of purchased airline ticket needed); hotel and house accommodation options offered.
Common questions about Limb Lengthening Istanbul
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Limb Lengthening Istanbul?
Across independent platforms Limb Lengthening Istanbul holds Google 5.0/5 (3 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 Limb Lengthening Istanbul?
Limb Lengthening Istanbul does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Turkey clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Limb Lengthening Istanbul offer?
Limb Lengthening Istanbul lists PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max, LON. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Halil İbrahim Balcı (İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine; EBOT; Paley Institute research fellow (2014–15, 2019)), listed for limb lengthening — precice intramedullary nail, limb reconstruction and deformity surgery, ilizarov and taylor spatial frame external fixation. 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 Limb Lengthening Istanbul?
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. Limb Lengthening Istanbul offers more than one device type (PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max, LON), 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.
Does Limb Lengthening Istanbul treat international patients?
No deposit required to schedule surgery (only proof of purchased airline ticket needed); hotel and house accommodation options offered. Consultation languages on record: Turkish, English.
How was Limb Lengthening Istanbul verified for this directory?
Limb Lengthening Istanbul is listed at Tier 2 — surgeon name, address and methods are verified, but full outcome and regulatory review is not yet complete. We hold 4 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 Limb Lengthening Istanbul and where are operations performed?
Limb Lengthening Istanbul is in Istanbul, Turkey. Hospital affiliation on record: Medicana Ataköy Hospital (İstanbul) + İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (academic).
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 2 — verified basics
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Medicana Ataköy Hospital (İstanbul) + İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine (academic).
- Languages at consultation
- Turkish, English
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