Definition
A limb lengthening procedure performed primarily for height increase in individuals without significant medical deformity or functional discrepancy.
Aliases
cosmetic leg lengthening, stature lengthening
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Sources
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- Mahboubian S, et al. Ilizarov principles of deformity correction. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010;92(2):101-105. PMC3025247Public sourceAccessed 2026-02-19
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