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Should i get surgery to make my leg longer?

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It depends: On your situation, your age, the reason for the procedure, how much of lengthen should done, it takes a long time and have certain complication, do not take that decision lightly .On other hand there is bone shorting surgery, which easer and less complicated. Good luck thanks.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 2/15/2016

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