Limb Lengthening | Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Balcı

Epiphysiodesis stops or slows the growth plate of the longer leg so that a leg length difference closes with growth. We explain who it…

In achondroplasia, short arms can make self-care and reaching harder. We explain who might consider humeral lengthening, how the process…

Cosmetic and medical limb lengthening methods prominently include the Precice (magnetic nail) and Ilizarov (external fixator) techniques.

Limb lengthening surgery risks can include serious complications such as infection, nerve damage, and nonunion of the bone.

Treatment of leg length discrepancy is personalized based on the patient's age, degree of shortening, and functional expectations.

Cosmetic heightening procedures carry significant risks, ranging from infections to nerve damage.

The main difference between the LON method vs. Precice lies in the use of an external fixator and the surgical technique.

The Precice 2 nail technique is a modern surgical method that uses magnetic technology to lengthen bones without the need for external…

Unilateral limb length discrepancy treatment is not merely a cosmetic correction but a medical necessity to restore functional balance.

Physical therapy after limb lengthening surgery is a critical factor for surgical success and requires a disciplined approach.