Understanding Limb Lengthening Surgery: A Path to New Heights
In many cases, the need for limb lengthening surgery is not solely driven by vanity, but more so by the need for improved self-esteem, body symmetry, and rectifying physical imbalances. This complex medical procedure has come a long way since its inception a few decades ago. What is Stature Increase Surgery? Essentially, bone elongation involves a technique referred to as distraction osteogenesis. While it might appear as a difficult term to comprehend, distraction osteogenesis basically describes the incredible healing capacity of the human body when a bone is cut surgically and gradually stretched apart. In case of leg lengthening surgery, the surgeon would start by cutting the bone (osteotomy), after which he or she fits either an external frame or an internal frame that is motorized. For the next several days, the surgical equipment will be incrementally tightened, resulting in the body growing new bone in the newly created space. Stages of the Procedure The decision to have onese...