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Patients usually begin assisted walking within 3 days, while bone consolidation and independent weight-bearing are achieved by month 4.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Hospital stay:</strong> Patients remain hospitalized for 2 to 7 days for initial monitoring.</li> <li><strong>Initial phase:</strong> Crutches or braces are mandatory for the first 4 to 8 weeks.</li> <li><strong>Stitch removal:</strong> Most surgical sutures are removed approximately 14 days after the procedure.</li> <li><strong>Bone healing:</strong> Medical imaging typically confirms full bone consolidation around the 4-month mark.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> South Korean orthopedic centers prioritize faster union times through specialized clinical nutrition. Many protocols include high-calcium diets and intravenous medications to accelerate healing. Data suggests these aggressive recovery tracks help patients achieve independent walking significantly faster than standard global averages. 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Data suggests that having a BMI under 30 is a hard requirement for many top-tier Korean orthopedic centers. International patients should secure a scanogram locally before flying to confirm mechanical alignment issues.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Success depends heavily on mental preparation for the long recovery and rigorous physical therapy. Many recommend joining dedicated surgery communities to understand the true psychological toll of the distraction phase.</p>"},{"q":"What does the Korean bone deformity package include?","a":"<p>Korean bone deformity packages provide comprehensive surgical care, including pre-operative 3D CT mapping, the corrective procedure, and dedicated hospitalization. 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High-end Seoul clinics often include initial physiotherapy, but extended recovery usually requires an additional 20% budget. Choosing a facility like Na-Eun Hospital ensures access to fellowship-trained orthopedic specialists who coordinate long-term mobility goals beyond the initial surgery.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients emphasize requesting itemized English breakdowns before paying deposits. Many suggest budgeting extra for post-discharge medications and local transportation, which are rarely bundled in standard surgical quotes.</p>"},{"q":"Do Korean hospitals offer warranties or revision policies?","a":"<p>Korean hospitals offer formal revision policies rather than retail-style warranties for bone deformity correction. Most clinics provide a 1-year window for corrective procedures if medical complications or significant asymmetries occur. 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