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One of my arm bones is shorter due to growth plate damage from 18months old. what treatment should i be getting. i'm now 16 and have stopped growing.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Anisomelia: Unequal limb length may vary from small to large, with varying impairment. See a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with an interest in this problem.

Dr Kozminski agreed

Answered 6/14/2014

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