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Leg shortening issues

2022-09-01 09:16:50
Can leg shortening of 2cm be fixed by non surgical method? Patient already had bone deformity surgeries and is reluctant to go for another surgery
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yes . 1.5 cm heel wedge

Answered2022-09-01 14:19:24

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2 cm shortening can be well tolerated by using heel raised orthosis. There is no non-surgical management of leg shortening. Surgical management for lengthening includes - llizarov ring fixator Limb reconstruction system
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Orthopaedic Counsultation - For heel raise orthosis.

Answered2022-09-01 11:39:38

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Yes it is done You will be complete cured Consult me search browse Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 years expertise Senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon chandigarh Govt Retired now practice at chandigarh ———Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre. Sco. 23 sector 33 d. Main Market chandigarh Tks

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