Methods of Limb Lengthening | Height Increase Info
Methods of Limb Lengthening A number of different techniques are used to lengthen the limb. These include: 1.Surgical procedures, such as forearm and ankle tendon transfers and microfracture, that are performed on a patient's own body by a surgeon. 2.Limb-lengthening devices are often used following surgery. They may be worn for many months or even years at a time. 3.Electrical stimulation devices that apply an electrical current to the nerves near the site of the injury. This can cause natural bone growth to occur in areas where there is damage to bone or cartilage caused by injury or trauma. 4.Intramuscular injection of a substance that stimulates bone growth, such as osteogenic agents (osseointegrated implants), autologous blood products (bone marrow aspirate concentrate), and recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH). Limb lengthening is a surgical procedure that can be used to lengthen the affected limb. This procedure can help patients who are suffering from a bone condition...