Glossary term
Humerus lengthening
A surgical procedure to increase the length of the upper arm bone.
Updated 2026-02-240 aliases2 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A surgical procedure to increase the length of the upper arm bone (humerus), typically for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Humerus Lengthening with a Motorized Intramedullary Nail: A Systematic Review of Outcomes and Complications. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr. 2022.academic_journalAccessed 2026-03-09
- Humerus Lengthening: A Comparison of the Internal Lengthening Nail to External Fixation. HSS J. 2021.academic_journalAccessed 2026-03-09
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