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Limb lengthening using intramedullary nail lengthening systemLimb lengthening using intramedullary nail lengthening system

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Limb lengthening using intramedullary nail lengthening system

Intramedullary means ‘within the bone’. An intramedullary nail goes into the bone to align and stabilise the breaks (fractures). The nails we use are either Fitbone or Precice. The surgeon will discuss which one will be the most suitable to use for your child. They lengthen the bone from the...

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FITBONE lengthening nailFITBONE lengthening nail

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FITBONE lengthening nail

The ‘FITBONE ® Nail’ is a very clever metal rod that is inserted into a bone and used to lengthen it. It is similar to the precice limb lengthening. Below shows an example of a girl who had her right thigh bone lengthened using a FITBONE nail.            ...

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