Glossary term
Sequential lengthening
Bones are lengthened one after another, with the second procedure performed after the first has healed.
Updated 2026-02-240 aliases3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A limb lengthening strategy in which bones are lengthened one after another, with the second procedure performed after the first lengthening has healed or consolidated.
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Gordon CC et al. - 2012 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army Personnel: Methods and Summary Statistics (ANSUR II). U.S. Armyofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
- Bogin B, Varela-Silva MI - Leg length, body proportion, and health: a review with a note on beautyofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
- Guerreschi F, Tsibidakis H - Cosmetic lengthening: what are the limits?official_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
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