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Lengthening surgery is a surgical operation performed by orthopedic specialists in order to lengthen the bones in the arms and legs and increase functionality. Apart from defects caused by leg length inequalities, poorly fused bone fractures as a result of unsuccessful treatment, congenital defects and developmental disorders, it can also be performed for aesthetic purposes only.
Limb lengthening surgery is a surgical operation performed by orthopedic specialists in order to lengthen the bones in the arms and legs and increase functionality.
Although short stature is not seen as a disease, it can cause a person to feel uncomfortable and social, psychological and functional disadvantages on his/her life. Today, surgical limb lengthening methods can help to prevent these problems.
Today in leg lengthening surgery, instead of external fixators, internal fixators that are placed inside the body (leg bone) and can be controlled from the outside are applied.
Every surgical operation decision, including for aesthetic purposes, is an important step. For this reason, the patient should have knowledge of the surgical techniques to be applied
The lengthening process is started 1 week-10 days after the leg lengthening surgery. Thus, blood vessels and soft tissue of the bone in the osteotomy area, and surgical wounds are allowed to heal.
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