A 22-year-old male asked about a 23-year-old male:
where is the best center for limb lengthening surgery? how much does it cost ?
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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 39 years experience
Many centers: The ilizarov technique for leg lengthening was brought to the us in 1987 by victor frankel , M.D. Hospital for joint diseases (new york university) the procedure has been performed there the longest..It is a technique that is well established and can be performed by experts in most university orthopedic settings.
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