About The Medical Condition Bone Lengthening

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Bone Lengthening

Bone Lengthening Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Bone Lengthening Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Bone Lengthening?

Increase in the longest dimension of a bone to correct anatomical deficiencies, congenital, traumatic, or as a result of disease. The lengthening is not restricted to long bones. The usual surgical methods are internal fixation and distraction.

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