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How does leg lengthening surgery work? - Jason Shih Hoellwarth

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Differences in leg length can emerge for various reasons, from genetic and hormonal conditions to injuries that impact bone growth. But while we still don’t know exactly what degree of difference causes health issues, doctors have made great strides in figuring out how to even out these mismatched limbs. Jason Shih Hoellwarth digs into the benefits and limitations of bone lengthening surgery.

Additional Resources for you to Explore

Would you or someone you know benefit from speaking with a doctor about limb lengthening surgery? Learn more about what conditions or scenarios may be best treated with a limb lengthening surgery. To learn more about this history of limb lengthening, articles such as this or this offer great visuals. Are you wondering what people feel or think about when they are considering or going through limb lengthening? Watch and listen to patients share their experiences here and here. You can also read about various causes of limb length difference.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Jason Hoellwarth
Director
Artrake Studio, Igor Coric
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Composer
Cem Misirlioglu
Sound Designer
Cem Misirlioglu
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Produced by
Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Script Producer
Nidhi Upadhyaya

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