limb lengthening surgery

Limb lengthening surgery is a medical procedure that helps increase the length of bones in the limbs, usually the legs or arms. It involves surgically cutting the bone, then gradually stretching it using a special device called an external fixator or an internal implant. As the bone slowly stretches, new bone tissue grows to fill the gap, lengthening the limb over several months. The process requires careful monitoring, pain management, and physical therapy to ensure proper healing and alignment. This surgery is typically used to correct limb length discrepancies or for cosmetic reasons.