O'Halloran Amanda, Walsh Alan, Harrington Paul
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, DO2YN77, Ireland.
JPRAS Open. 2024 Aug 30;42:146-151. doi: 10.1016/j.jpra.2024.08.006. eCollection 2024 Dec.
This case report details orthopaedic cosmetic surgery tourism, an emerging trend where individuals seek orthopaedic cosmetic procedures abroad. While this practice is increasingly common, it lacks regulation, potentially endangering patients. Factors driving this trend include rising healthcare costs and lengthy waitlists in public healthcare systems. Patients often pursue surgery abroad to save costs, or access specialised procedures not available domestically. However, complications can arise, necessitating costly management back home. Surgeons may face challenges due to unfamiliarity with overseas care, while patients encounter language barriers and variations in medical standards. This case report highlights a 28-year-old male who underwent bilateral limb lengthening surgery in Turkey, experiencing serious complications. While existing data on cosmetic tourism mainly focuses on plastic and bariatric surgeries, documentation specific to orthopaedic cases is limited. This report underscores the need for further research and regulation in this rapidly growing field, to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
本病例报告详细介绍了骨科美容手术旅游这一新兴趋势，即个人在国外寻求骨科美容手术。虽然这种做法越来越普遍，但缺乏监管，可能会危及患者。推动这一趋势的因素包括医疗保健成本上升和公共医疗系统中的漫长等候名单。患者经常到国外进行手术以节省成本，或获得国内无法提供的专科手术。然而，可能会出现并发症，需要在国内进行昂贵的治疗。由于不熟悉海外护理，外科医生可能会面临挑战，而患者则会遇到语言障碍和医疗标准的差异。本病例报告重点介绍了一名28岁男性，他在土耳其接受了双侧肢体延长手术，并出现了严重并发症。虽然现有的美容旅游数据主要集中在整形和减肥手术上，但骨科病例的具体记录有限。本报告强调，在这个迅速发展的领域需要进一步研究和监管，以确保患者安全和最佳结果。
