Question 1

does limb lengthening work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Limb lengthening is often done on children.  The procedure involves external fixation devices.  Some of these external devices are referred to as 'illizarov' external fixation devices, named after a russian physician.  These are complex procedures that take many years to see results.

Question 2

do u think limb lengthening works?

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Yes it works: Limb lengthening entails surgery and lots of time afterwards to allow for the bone to grow after cutting it and transporting it.  But it definitely can work..

Question 3

what is dupplex on lower limbs used for?

Accepted Answer

Blood flow: Dopplers are used to determine flow in blood vessels. The arterial doppler is used to determine the blood flow to make sure there is no blockade. The venous blood flow is same but the blockade is usually for blood clot called dvt.

Question 4

why do i have greatly reduced strength in limbs?

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Weakness: Acute weakness in the limbs on one side of the body and is an emergency to call 911 for because stroke is a possibility.  Acute weakness on both sides has several causes and deserves a full physical exam and testing.  If you are experiencing gradual weakness you need to learn about how to maintain your strength through exercise. Good luck.

Question 5

who is the specialist in limb length discrepancies?

Accepted Answer

Limb deformity : Surgeons with advanced training for limb deformities.  There is no actual name because there are very few who are surgically trained to perform limb lengthening procedures.  A good resource is  http://www.Lifebridgehealth.Org/riao/internationalcenterforlimblengthening2.Aspx.  I hope this helps, if so please vote for me.

Question 6

if i lost a limb on the job, could they be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Excellent options: Artificial legs, arms and hands with highly functional and visibly pleasing materials is very real today. Actual transplantation of the hand with tissue from a human being (who has died) has the advantage of also providing sensation, which no artificial replacement part yet does. But the need to take medication to prevent rejection, with high cost + important side effects is a big issue too.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: limb spasms?

Accepted Answer

Limb spasms: Limb spasms - involuntary contracture of muscles in upper or lower extremities.

Question 8

i have severe limb pain. it is unbearable. what drugs?

Accepted Answer

Limb pain: This may be a condition known as crps (chronic regional pain syndrome). If in the early stages, epidural injections can prove very helpful. Otherwise, see a pain specialist for treatment.

Question 9

around how much does limb reconstruction surgery cost?

Accepted Answer

A lot: It all depends on how much surgery is needed and how complex the problem is. You will need to see a plastic surgeon to have this answered.

Regardless,it will cost an arm and a leg (pun intended )

Question 10

is it bad the one of my limbs is longer than the other?

Accepted Answer

Not always: But it would depend on how much differance there is.

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