Limb Lengthening
About Limb Lengthening
Limb length equalization/ lengthening –limb length discrepancy & short stature is a common orthopedic problem. Limb length equalization procedure can be done by Limb lengthening or limb shortening of opposite normal limbs. But short stature needs equal limb lengthening on both side. Limb lengthening is not much proffered in short stature because of many associated complication. If it is really required in certain disease like Achondroplasia, it can be done successfully with precaution and proper care. In cases with limb length discrepancy it is required to equalize the limb length. Limb lengthening is being done by corticomy and bone transfer by the use of Ilizarov ring fixater, rail system external fixater, lengthening on intra-medullary nail and plate. At a time 5-6 cm limb lengthening can be done easily by corticotomy at one place.
Total rough time to Limb shortening of opposite normal limb can be done by bone shortening osteotomy, crossed screw/ plate/ open epiphysiodesis of physical growth plate.
Limb lengthening by LRS over IM nail
Limb Lengthening by ilizarov in fibular hemimelia
Limb shortening of opposite normal limb by Epiphysiodesis
Reviewed and Submitted by Dr. Jitendra Kumar Jain
Last updated on July 11, 2020
Dr.Jitendra Jain, MD and DNB (Orthopedics), president at Trishla Foundation, an NGO for treatment of cerebral palsy, and a Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon & Cerebral Palsy Specialist at Trishla Orthopedic Clinic & Rehab Center.
Dr. J. K. Jain is a member of the general council at Dr. SMN university of rehabilitation, Lucknow, a member of the advisory board chief commissioner for PWD, Govt. of India (New Delhi), a member of the state disability research committee (U.P.), and a member of the committee of RCI, New Delhi. He has been awarded many awards, including the Dr.Bhagawan das memorial award, the spirit of humanity award, and the state govt. award for his services towards PWD, etc. Times of India has posted his work many times and mentioned him as one of the best doctors in the field of Pediatric Orthopedics. He helped many children recovering from cerebral palsy, just like comedian jay Chanikara, who is now able to stand and walk without any support, Abena, a Ghana girl with cerebral palsy, and many more. He also organized the National Wheelchair cricket tournament and created World’s first cerebral palsy village foundation in Prayagraj. He successfully treated 10,000+ children with various kinds of orthopedic disability, conducted 160+ free assessment camps, and produced a documentary film on cerebral palsy.
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