Definition
A limb lengthening approach in which two bone segments (tibia and femur) are lengthened at the same time during the same treatment period.
Aliases
LL
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Sources
- Ilizarov principles of deformity correction — Pari S, Ilizarov GA, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2011Official public sourceAccessed 2026-02-28
Review of Ilizarov frame history and distraction osteogenesis principles.
- The Ilizarov Technique: A Dynamic Solution for Orthopaedic Challenges — Guan et al., Orthopaedic Surgery, 2024Official public sourceAccessed 2026-02-28
Evolution from circular frames to hexapod fixators and motorized intramedullary nails.
- Barakat AH et al. - Lengthening Nails for Distraction Osteogenesis: A Review of Current Practice and Presentation of Extended IndicationsOfficial public sourceAccessed 2026-07-12
Comprehensive review of LON, LATN, and internal lengthening nail techniques. LON deep infection risk, LATN advantages, magnetic nail accuracy.
Informational only. Not medical advice.