The claim that biodegradable materials cannot be used to increase limb length via surgery is refuted by multiple studies showing that resorbable and biodegradable implants, hydrogels, and fixation devices are successfully utilized in distraction osteogenesis and bone lengthening procedures.
The claim asserts that biodegradable materials cannot be used to increase limb length via surgery. However, studies such as [7], [8], and [11] explicitly discuss the use of biodegradable or resorbable materials (such as resorbable fixation plates and hydrogels) in bone lengthening and distraction osteogenesis procedures to promote bone elongation and stabilize newly formed bone. Therefore, the claim is clearly contradicted by the literature.