Causes of Limb Length Discrepancy
Causes of limb length discrepancy include: . Previous Injury to a Bone in the Leg A broken leg bone can lead to a limb length discrepancy if it heals in a shortened position. This is more likely to happen if the bone was broken into many pieces. It is also more likely to happen if […]
Limb Lengthening Surgery-External Fixators
Leg Lengthening Surgery-External Fixators Photo What is Limb Lengthening? Limb lengthening is a procedure to lengthen the bones in the arms or legs. This is done as a gradual process, so that the bones and soft tissues (skin, muscles, nerves, etc.) slowly increase in length. Typically, the process take several months. Limb lengthening can also […]