Limb lengthening surgery, originally intended for the management of different conditions including birth defects, cerebral palsy, and poliomyelitis, is a medical procedure that aims to stimulate bone and tendon growth thus leading to longer legs and extra height. Listen to this week’s episode to find out more about the process (which involves screws, nails, external frames, and literally breaking your bones), as well as the risks and recovery associated with this surgery.
TLDR: The maximum length for a patient undergoing limb lengthening surgery is 15cm, with most averaging around 7cm
Links:
(Content warning: Graphic depiction of limb-lengthening surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRHpCXgdhR8)
https://www.healthline.com/find-care/articles/orthopedists/wp-599506
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