Tibias lengthening; double cut

Tibias lengthening (double cut)
F 22 y.o. patient with constitutional short stature-155cm.
Country of residence: USA
Method: Osteotomy of proximal metaphysis and distal diaphysial part of tibias (double cut) for simultaneous tibias lengthening.

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Before the treatment

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In process of lengthening


After the treatment

Result: tibias were lengthened by 5 cm, duration of treatment-3 months.; staying with her mother who was taller than patient before the treatment.