Definition
In limb lengthening, this usually refers to the four major long bones of the lower limbs: both femurs and both tibias.
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Sources
- Marwan Y et al. — Cosmetic Stature Lengthening: Systematic Review of Outcomes and Complications, Bone Joint Res 2020Official public sourceAccessed 2026-03-01
- Simultaneous Femoral and Tibial Lengthening for Severe Limb Length Discrepancy in Fibular Hemimelia, J Orthop Surg Res 2023Official public sourceAccessed 2026-03-01
- Frost MW et al. - Complications and risk factors of intramedullary bone lengthening nails: a retrospective multicenter cohort study of 314 FITBONE and PRECICE nailsOfficial public sourceAccessed 2026-07-12
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