There are safe medical procedures to increase bone length
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 90/100
Medical procedures utilizing modern internal lengthening devices, such as intramedullary distraction nails, are established and effective methods for increasing bone length.
Evidence for · 4
Precision of the PRECICE® Internal Bone Lengthening Nail
2014 · cited by 242
Paper [4] demonstrates that internal lengthening nails such as the PRECICE device provide an accurate and precise medical procedure for limb lengthening.
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More for · 3
Internal Lengthening Device for Congenital Femoral Deficiency and Fibular Hemimelia
2014 · cited by 119
Paper [5] reports successful bone lengthening using a controllable internal device in patients with congenital limb shortening, maintaining joint range of motion.
Limb Lengthening Using the PRECICETM Nail System: Complications and Results
2016 · cited by 45
Paper [6] analyzes clinical results and complications of using telescopic nails for leg length discrepancies, confirming the procedural approach.
Limb Lengthening With Precice Intramedullary Lengthening Nails in Children and Adolescents
2021 · cited by 27
Paper [7] shows that the Precice intramedullary bone lengthening nail facilitates reliable and safe bone lengthening in children and adolescents.