leglengthening
Leg lengthening, also known as limb lengthening, is a surgical procedure to increase the length of a person's leg bones. It is typically performed by orthopedic surgeons specializing in limb reconstruction. The primary methods involve breaking a bone in the leg, such as the tibia or femur, and then gradually separating the bone fragments over a period of weeks or months. This slow separation stimulates new bone to grow in the gap created.
There are two main approaches to leg lengthening. The internal method uses an intramedullary nail that is
Leg lengthening is most commonly performed to correct significant leg length discrepancies, which can arise from
Potential risks and complications associated with leg lengthening include infection, nerve damage, joint stiffness, and delayed