Personal experiences and clinical insights shared by the limb lengthening community — based on peer-reviewed research translated for patients and caregivers.
Patients who undergo knee replacement surgery—whether a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA)—often wonder how t...
Subtrochanteric femur fractures are a type of fracture that occurs just below the trochanter, a region of the femur that is prone to osteoporosis and...
Pediatric tibial limb lengthening is a complex procedure that involves the use of a monolateral external fixator to lengthen the tibia in children. Ac...
Hip osteoarthritis (HOA) is a prevalent, chronic, degenerative condition that primarily affects the coxo‑femoral joint. It is estimated that 1 in 4 in...
Congenital proximal radioulnar synostosis is a rare birth defect in which the radius and ulna fuse near the elbow, locking the forearm in either prona...
The development of a fully biodegradable, wireless, implantable micropump is a significant advancement in the field of biomedical engineering, particu...
McCune‑Albright syndrome (MAS) is an ultra‑rare, mosaic genetic disorder that often presents with painful bone lesions, hormonal imbalances, and disti...
The recent technical note describing the “Robin Hood” technique (also known as the Frosch method) offers a novel way to stabilize tibial spine avulsio...
Deep prestyloid PPS masses that extend toward the skull base present a unique surgical challenge. The mandibular ramus – the vertical portion of the l...
Recent computer modeling research has shed new light on how different caput‑collum‑diaphyseal (CCD) angles influence the stress‑strain environment of...
Limb lengthening, also known as distraction osteogenesis, is a complex orthopedic procedure that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life....
Post‑amputation neuroma of the sciatic nerve is a benign growth that can mimic tumor recurrence on imaging studies. A recent case report describing a...
Community Disclaimer: Content reflects personal experiences and insights shared by members of the limb lengthening community. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual experiences may vary. Always consult a qualified orthopedic surgeon.
