Definition
An imaginary straight line that represents weight-bearing alignment of the lower limb, typically extending from the center of the hip joint to the center of the ankle joint.
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Sources
- Giorgino R et al. - Aesthetic lower limb lengthening techniques: a systematic review of efficacy, complications, and patient satisfactionOfficial public sourceAccessed 2026-07-12
- Park KB et al. — Functional Recovery After Cosmetic Bilateral Tibia Lengthening, Int Orthop 2019Official public sourceAccessed 2026-03-01
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