Leg lengthening and shortening
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| Leg lengthening and shortening : Leg lengthening and shortening are types of surgery to treat some people who have legs of unequal lengths. These procedures may: - Lengthen an abnormally short leg - Shorten an abnormally long leg - Limit growth of a normal leg to allow the shorter leg to grow to a matching length | |
| Review Date: 07/11/2024 | Updated By: Updated by: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |