Limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy: Overview, complications, and new treatment algorithm

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World J Orthop. May 18, 2026; 17(5): 114902
Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.114902

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Figure 1 Illustration demonstrating the steps of osteotomy in limb lengthening. It outlines the sequential stages of limb lengthening using a monolateral external fixator, beginning with osteotomy, followed by the gradual distraction phase (1 mm/day), and concluding with the consolidation phase as new bone forms and strengthens.

Citation: Kotaich JA, Yanni GD, El Toum EE, Ismail A, Daher M, Sebaaly A. Limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy: Overview, complications, and new treatment algorithm. World J Orthop 2026; 17(5): 114902
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.114902

Kotaich JA, Yanni GD, El Toum EE, Ismail A, Daher M, Sebaaly A. Limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy: Overview, complications, and new treatment algorithm. World J Orthop 2026; 17(5): 114902 [DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.114902]

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