Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Service

Bone deformities and limb length discrepancies are common consequences of severe trauma, bone infections and congenital conditions in both adult and pediatric patients. The Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Section of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery is composed of specialists that can provide expert assessment and offer the most ideal treatment options for these complexities.  By making use of the latest research updates in this rapidly growing subspecialty, we aim to provide the best solutions to improve functionality. The members of our team are also highly trained in the innovative use of an external fixator device such as the Ilizarov frame for the following:

• Limb Lengthening 
• Limb Shortening 
• Bone growth promotion 
• Briding of bone loss 
• Bone deformity correction
• Limb Preservation 
• Limb Salvage procedures

Cosmetic Limb Lengthening – Do You Want to be Taller?

Cosmetic Limb Lengthening – Do You Want to be Taller? Cosmetic limb lengthening may help you. It is a procedure that surgically increases the length of a limb, typically the legs. This procedure has been increasing in popularity in the recent years The Ilizarov method achieves this by making a series of small incisions in […]

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