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Should i get surgery to make my leg longer?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
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.
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