Precice Max: The Future of Limb Lengthening Surgery
Introducing the newest technique in limb lengthening, featuring advanced technology for unrivaled precision and an overall more controlled, comfortable experience for patients.
What is Precice Max (PMAX)?
Precice Max (PMAX) is the latest advancement in modern limb lengthening technology, a veritable leap forward in orthopedic surgery. This innovative, minimally invasive system is designed to lengthen bones with greater precision, stability, and patient comfort than previous methods.
What makes the Precice Max system different is that it utilizes an intramedullary implant inside the bone that is regulated by an external remote control, allowing for gradual and precise lengthening.
Building on the weight-bearing goals of Precice Stryde (150-250 lbs per leg), PMAX was designed to adhere to these same standards. Offering versatility and accuracy, PMAX is produced in four diameter sizes (10mm, 11.5mm, 13mm, and 14mm) to accommodate individual patient needs.
Surgical Applications of Precice Max
- Limb length discrepancies (LLD)
- Short stature
- Deformities caused by injury or disease
Groundbreaking Features
The Precice Max system incorporates several groundbreaking features that set it worlds apart from traditional limb lengthening methods of the past:
Enhanced Precision
The PMAX system’s revolutionary remote control technique and multiple nail sizes allow for very small, controlled daily adjustments. The result is more accurate and predictable lengthening outcomes, and this gradual, precise approach greatly minimizes the risk of over- or under-lengthening.
Increased Stability
Precice Max implants are uniquely designed for better structural support, providing a greater level of physical stability for patients during the lengthening process. This reduces the risk of complications and in many cases, translates to earlier weight-bearing.
The surgical procedure to implant the Precice Max device is minimally invasive compared to traditional limb lengthening surgery, with smaller incisions, less scarring, and a significantly faster recovery period.
Reduced Discomfort
Patients typically experience less pain and discomfort during the lengthening process with Precice Max. The precise, gradual, and meticulously controlled nature of the adjustments via remote control equates to less pain as the bones and the body adjust.
Improved Convenience
PMAX is more convenient than traditional limb lengthening surgery by a long shot, thanks to the remote control. The external remote lets patients manage the lengthening process in the comfort of their own home, eliminating the need for frequent trips to the hospital for adjustments.
Stronger, More Robust Implant
The Precice Max system is engineered to be stronger and more durable than previous generations, and it can accommodate a wider range of patient sizes and lengthening needs.
Precice Max (PMAX) is one of the most significant innovations in the field of orthopedic surgery in decades, offering new hope and possibilities for individuals seeking limb lengthening. At the end of the day, this more gradual, more precise system offers a better overall patient experience, shorter treatment times, and improved results.
Is Precice Max Right for You?
If you are considering limb lengthening surgery, Precice Max may be an excellent option to help you achieve the results you want comfortably and gradually.
However, the best way to determine if it is a viable choice for you is to consult with a qualified orthopedic surgeon specializing in limb lengthening and abreast of the latest technological advancements, a la PMAX.
Looking for a Precice Max Orthopedic Surgeon? Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, D.O., MPH, is among the world’s leading orthopedic surgeons for height lengthening and deformity correction. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about the procedure.
* The nail is currently not available from Globus Medical and the anticipated release date is uncertain. If you are interested in discussing other options or to be wait-listed, please reach out to us.