Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Center

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Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Center

Conditions Treated

We use a variety of techniques to correct limb problems, many not involving surgery. If surgery is needed, we often use minimally invasive techniques.
Our procedures include:
Limb lengthening: External fixator and intramedullary rod techniques
Limb deformity correction: Growth modulation and osteotomies
Growth plate manipulation: Guided growth techniques
Prosthetic conversion
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Congenital (Birth Defects)

Congenital shortening of an extremity
Streeter’s dysplasia (amniotic constriction bands /amniotic band syndrome)
Below elbow transverse limb deficiency
Tibial hemimelia
Fibular hemimelia
Proximal femoral focal deficiency (short femur)

After Trauma / Injury

Lawnmower injuries
Traumatic amputations
Growth arrests or disturbances of an extremity due to injury or infection involving the growth plate

Developmental

Blount’s disease (severe bow-legs)
Arthritic conditions resulting in limb length inequality, deformity or joint stiffness \
Congenital genu valgum (pathologic knock-knees)

Oncologic

Malignancy or tumorous conditions affecting growth and development of an extremity including leg length inequality and limb deformities associated with vascular malformations and neurofibromatosis.

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