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UncleE

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Dr. Suggested shortening longer leg rather than leg lengthening surgery
« on: March 20, 2024, 02:27:14 PM »
Several years back (>40), I broke my Left Femur and Tib/Fib, which ultimately resulted in a 1.5" length discrepancy. I was recently looking into Leg Lengthening surgery and it was suggested that the "easier" path would be to shorten the longer leg by ~1.5" (Less Surgery, quicker recovery time, etc). I'm wanting to hear from anyone that has had this type of surgery. What was the outcome? What issue(s) did you have and/or run into after the surgery?
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Re: Dr. Suggested shortening longer leg rather than leg lengthening surgery
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2024, 05:01:37 PM »
Many doctors have no idea about LL procedures and about new generation technique...
Anyways, if you are taller than 6 feet, you can shorten... but if you are short, its obvious you have to lengthen it !
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