Are You A Candidate?
Many people who struggle with physical birth defects or other problems can be candidates for
height lengthening procedures. Both adults and children can benefit from our services provided they are healthy enough to begin.
There are a number of factors and certain limitations for whom the
height lengthening procedure can be performed. Patients may not be accepted for the procedure if they have:
- Bone disease (i.e. Vitamin D deficiency)
- Bone infection
- Body Dysmorphic Syndrome
Passing these guidelines does not guarantee eligibility for the procedure. In order to qualify, each case must be taken into consideration on an individual basis. A psychologist may need to evaluate you as well before qualifying for the procedure.
Height lengthening procedure may be used to treat the following:
Adults and Children
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Arm or leg length differences
• Bone or joint deformity
After Infection
• Osteomyelitis - bone infection
After Trauma
• Growth plate fractures
•
Malunion
•
Nonunion
• Shortening & deformity
• Bone defects
After Tumor
• Bone defects
Congenital Deformities
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Bow legs
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Knock knees
• Knee arthritis
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Leg lenth discrepancies
• Congenital short femur
• Fibular hemimelia
• Hemiatrophy
Foot and Ankle Problems
• Arthritic ankles
• Deformity of bone
• Short Metatarsals
• Old infections
Short Stature
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Dwarfism
• Constitutional short stature