Limb Lengthening

Femoral Lengthening for Olliers Disease

The photo and x-ray show angulation and shortening of the left femur secondary to Ollier's, a condition resulting in cartilage infiltration near growth plates.

The photo and x-ray show the patient two months after surgery with the correction complete.

The final photo and x-ray, taken after removal of the fixator, show the patient with normal alignment and equal leg lengths.

Limb Lengthening Index