Specific risks associated with LLD surgery include: osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Leg lengthening is performed under general anesthesia, so that the patient is deep asleep and can't feel pain.
a leg bone grows more slowly in one leg than on the other leg.
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The most common surgery is tendon lengthening to treat equinus. In this procedure, the Achilles tendon is cut and the leg is placed in a cast in a more normal position.
a variety of surgical procedures used to correct legs of unequal lengths,
Epiphysiodesis usually has good outcomes when performed at the correct time in the growth period,
The chief risks are mild spotting and cramping after the procedure.
Limb lengthening surgery carries risks such as infection, nerve damage, blood clots, and complications with bone healing, such as delayed union or nonunion. Patients may also experience joint stiffness, muscle tightness, and prolonged pain, requiring extensive physical therapy. The recovery process is lengthy, with the bone lengthening phase taking around 2–3 months at a rate of approximately 1mm per day. Full recovery, including bone healing and muscle rehabilitation, can take 6 months to over a year. Physical therapy is essential to restore strength, flexibility, and mobility. While the procedure can be effective, patients should carefully consider the risks and commitment required for a successful outcome.
The Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure is an invasive surgical procedure and, as such, it carries risks of infection, internal bleeding, and hemorrhage.
No. It is a fairly straightforward procedure. The risks of a cholecystectomy are essentially the risks of anesthesia.
The risks of such a procedure include, first and foremost, the risk of anesthesia. Secondly, one needs to consider the possibility that the surgery does not go as planned.
Gastrochemius recession(Lower leg)