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Where is the best center for limb lengthening surgery? how much does it cost ?
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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.
Answered 12/9/2013
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