Module 3 Assignment 2
Hunter Church
Leg Lengthening & Shortening
- Lengthen an abnormally short leg
- Shorten an abnormally long leg
- Limit growth of a normal leg to allow a short leg to grow to a matching length
Pros
- Prevents future medical conditions
Cons
- Multiple surgery's
- Pins and plates inserted
- High amount of pain
- Nerve damage
- 2/3 weeks in the hospital
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Doctors Recommendations
Bone Lengthening
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Bone Resection or Removal
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Removal of Implanted Metal devices
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Concerns of Patient
- each child is different and there really is no way to tell rather or not a child is going to be born with leg differences, many times it's something noticed throughout growth.
Are the procedures successful?
- yes, almost always the surgery's turn out successful and the child has no complications
Do you think this is something to consider?
- if your child does appear to have bone length differences have your doctor examine the child and help you make that decision
Should my child have the surgery?
- absolutely, if the child is having problems with his/her legs.