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A member asked:

Hello sir, is it possible to increase the height by leg bone breaking ? fracture ? i heard it from someone . thanks

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Yes , but: just about an inch or so by bone lengthening surgical procedure , don't expect more than that. Speak to your doctor is it worth , obviously is an uncommon procedure , you will find very few who performs regularly .

Answered 1/11/2015

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