Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas

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Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Limb Lengthening and Complex Bone Reconstruction
25+ Years of Experience & 800+ Patients Worldwide

You’ve reached your target height. What happens next? 👀Reaching your planned height is a major milestone in the limb len...
21/10/2026

You’ve reached your target height. What happens next? 👀

Reaching your planned height is a major milestone in the limb lengthening journey — but the process doesn’t end when the lengthening stops.

Once the distraction phase is complete, your body enters another important stage: bone consolidation and continued rehabilitation.

🦴 Bone Healing: The newly formed bone needs time to mature and become stronger.

🩺 Medical Follow-Ups: Regular X-rays and clinical assessments help your surgeon monitor bone healing and guide your recovery.

💪 Physiotherapy: Rehabilitation continues to focus on restoring mobility, flexibility, muscle strength, and walking function.

🚶 Returning to Daily Life: Walking independently, returning to work, and getting back to sports are different milestones that require individualized progression.

Reaching your target height is one achievement. Recovering your physical function is another.

Every patient’s healing process is different, and there is no single recovery timeline that applies to everyone.

At Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş’s rehabilitation center, our team supports patients throughout the lengthening, bone healing, and rehabilitation stages.

📌 Swipe through to learn what happens after reaching your target height.

Your height goal is a milestone. Your recovery journey continues.

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19/10/2026

What do FITBONE scars look like just 2 weeks after surgery? 👀

One of the most common questions we receive about FITBONE limb lengthening is: “Will I have visible scars after surgery?”

In this video, we’re showing a real patient’s surgical incision sites just 2 weeks after FITBONE surgery, giving you a closer look at their appearance during the early healing stage.

Unlike methods that require an external fixator, FITBONE uses a fully internal lengthening nail, eliminating the need for external fixation pins and their associated pin-site scars.

However, FITBONE still requires surgical incisions, and some scarring is expected.

At just 2 weeks, the healing process is still in its early stages. Scar appearance can continue to change over the following months, depending on individual healing, skin characteristics, and postoperative care.

Every patient’s scars and healing process are different, and this video represents one patient’s experience.

Watch the video to see what FITBONE incision sites can look like 2 weeks after surgery.

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15/10/2026

What is the FITBONE limb lengthening experience really like from a patient’s perspective? 🎥

Beyond the surgery itself, the medical team, rehabilitation process, and overall patient experience all play an important role throughout the limb lengthening journey.

In this latest interview, one of our FITBONE patients sits down with Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş to share his firsthand experience with our medical staff, physiotherapy team, and rehabilitation center.

From daily interactions with the team to the support he receives throughout his recovery, he shares his personal perspective on what it’s like to go through the process at our center.

We believe that hearing directly from patients is one of the most valuable ways to understand the journey beyond the operating room.

Every patient’s experience is unique, and recovery and rehabilitation progress may vary.

Watch the full interview to hear his experience in his own words.

📲WhatsApp: +90 533 973 5289
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15/10/2026

What is the FITBONE limb lengthening experience really like from a patient’s perspective? 🎥

Beyond the surgery itself, the medical team, rehabilitation process, and overall patient experience all play an important role throughout the limb lengthening journey.

In this latest interview, one of our FITBONE patients sits down with Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş to share his firsthand experience with our medical staff, physiotherapy team, and rehabilitation center.

From daily interactions with the team to the support he receives throughout his recovery, he shares his personal perspective on what it’s like to go through the process at our center.

We believe that hearing directly from patients is one of the most valuable ways to understand the journey beyond the operating room.

Every patient’s experience is unique, and recovery and rehabilitation progress may vary.

Watch the full interview to hear his experience in his own words.

WhatsApp: +90 533 973 5289
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LimbLengtheningRecovery

14/10/2026

One month after limb lengthening surgery, our patient has gained 2.8 cm so far and continues the active lengthening phase.

This short clip shows how he is walking and moving during everyday life at this stage. Physiotherapy, mobility exercises and regular follow-up remain an important part of the process as the lengthening continues.

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13/10/2026

What happens during a weekly check-up after limb lengthening surgery? 🩺

Limb lengthening is not just about the surgery itself. Regular medical follow-ups are an essential part of the entire journey.

In this video, Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş visits our rehabilitation center for his weekly patient check-ups, personally following the progress of patients undergoing limb lengthening.

These regular evaluations allow the medical team to monitor bone regeneration, the lengthening process, joint mobility, rehabilitation progress, and overall recovery, while identifying any concerns that may require adjustments to the treatment plan.

At our rehabilitation center, close communication between the surgeon, physiotherapists, and medical team helps ensure that each patient’s progress is carefully monitored throughout the process.

Surgery is only one part of the journey. Consistent follow-up and individualized rehabilitation matter just as much.

Watch the video for a closer look at our weekly medical follow-ups with Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş.

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“What if the care isn’t what I expected?”When you read comments about poor treatment, hygiene concerns or being left wit...
10/10/2026

“What if the care isn’t what I expected?”

When you read comments about poor treatment, hygiene concerns or being left without support, it’s understandable to have questions.

We cannot speak for every clinic or dismiss another patient’s experience. We can explain how care works with Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş and our team:

• On-site nursing assistance with wound care and related hygiene needs.
• Scheduled surgeon reviews and X-rays to assess progress.
• Guided physiotherapy throughout rehabilitation.
• A team that responds to concerns and coordinates appropriate care, including hospital assessment when needed.
• Continued communication after you return home.

Surgery carries risks, and recovery can be challenging. You deserve clear information about both the procedure and the support around it.

Ask us the difficult questions. Who will care for you? What happens if a problem arises? What support continues after you leave?

Patient images are shared with consent, and faces are blurred to respect their privacy.

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Bağlarçeşme Mahallesi 19 Mayıs Bulvarı No:18 Esenyurt
Istanbul
34510

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Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
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