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Limb lengthening surgery is a procedure done by surgeons to increase the size of the limb of the patient.
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Limb lengthening surgery is a procedure done by surgeons to increase the size of the limb of the patient. Lengthening or straightening of the bone is done to improve function and allow normal alignment of the body. It uses the capability of the body to form new bones. The nerves, blood vessels and soft tissues stretch over a period of time to compensate for the increasing length. This process is formed at a very slow rate of 1 mm per day until the target is achieved.
Children with legs of unequal legs may undergo limb lengthening and shortening surgeries. These procedures may help in shortening a significant long leg, lengthening a short leg, and also prevent the normal leg from growing so that the short leg grows and matches the normal leg.
This process of Limb lengthening surgery is done to correct the following types of disorders.
Limb lengthening surgery is performed to correct the limb length discrepancy. Delaying the surgery may result in several physical and psychological complications.
Thus, delay in the lengthening surgery should be done as advised by the surgeon to avoid progressive complications.
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An expert orthopaedic surgeon does the surgery of limb lengthening. It is generally performed in children. It is done in the following steps:
The orthopaedic surgeon may ask you to stop taking certain medicines before surgery. It is advised to prevent any kind of possible interaction with the anaesthesia and prevent excessive bleeding during the procedure. It is your responsibility also to inform the doctor about any over the counter medicine that you are taking. In addition, less stress and good mental and emotional health is prioritised because it is easier to recover after surgery if you are healthy.
First follow-up appointment
You should immediately consult a doctor if you have started experiencing any of the following signs and symptoms.
Last Updated on: 26 May 2022
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