Dr. Axel Becker is a specialist in leg lengthening, a specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery and carries out cosmetic leg lengthening in his special clinic in Freiburg. For this purpose – only here – a minimally invasive leg lengthening method BETZBONE®, developed by him and unique in the world, is used.
If you would like to find out more about leg lengthening, the BECKER BETZ INSTITUTE in Freiburg in Breisgau is the ideal place to go. In this institute, with the clinic of the same name, years of experience, extensive knowledge, constant research and the latest findings on the subject of leg lengthening and aesthetic leg lengthening come together. Not only the leg extension system used is highlighted. Rather, interested parties and patients are informed about all leg lengthening options and leg lengthening mechanisms.
The owner of the BECKER BETZ INSTITUTE Dr. med. A. Becker speaks personally and often together with the founder of the institute, Professor Dr. med. A. Betz, on various topics:
History on the subject of leg lengthening, pioneers, research, development.
- What options are there for leg lengthening?
- What leg lengthening implants are there?
- What are the latest leg lengthening implants?
- What are the differences between the leg lengthening methods offered?
- What advantages and disadvantages do internal and external leg extension systems offer?
- What properties do extension nails such as Fitbone®, Precice®, Guichet, BETZBONE® have?
- What does a leg extension system have to guarantee?
In order to be able to offer people the most gentle leg lengthening procedure, the worldwide unique extension nail was developed and perfected here at the BECKER BETZ INSTITUT.
In summary, what makes the BETZBONE® distraction nail so unique:
- No iron in the material, but 100% chromium-cobalt, which means: no corrosion, no rusting, maximum reduced risk of infection
- Secure stabilization of the bone
- Accurate extension control
- Maximum extension capacity – far more than any other extension nails
- Standardized surgical methods – minimally invasive procedures
- Mobility immediately after the procedure – patients can stand, walk independently and are able to work
- Minimal risk of infection
- Self-determination of the extension rate – no predetermined extension route
