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| ISSN |
2218-5836 (online) |
| Open Access |
This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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© The Author(s) 2026. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
| Category |
Orthopedics |
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Minireviews |
| Article Title |
Limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy: Overview, complications, and new treatment algorithm
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Unsolicited Manuscript |
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Jana A Kotaich, Giovanni D Yanni, Elissa E El Toum, Ali Ismail, Mohammad Daher and Amer Sebaaly |
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| Corresponding Author |
Jana A Kotaich, MD, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Inside Uni Lb, Baabda, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Hadath 00000, Lebanon. kotaichjana@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Limb lengthening; Limb length discrepancy; Osteogenesis; External fixators; Complications; Ilizarov |
| Core Tip |
Limb lengthening has become an essential surgical option for patients with limb length discrepancy, yet its complexity and associated complications demand structured guidance. This mini-review synthesizes current evidence on external and internal fixation methods and highlights both physical and psychological outcomes. Importantly, we introduce a new treatment algorithm for limb length discrepancy that integrates patient-specific factors, complication profiles, and multidisciplinary perspectives. By providing a practical framework, this algorithm aims to support surgeons in optimizing decision-making and improving both functional outcomes and quality of life in patients undergoing limb lengthening. |
| Publish Date |
2026-05-18 08:33 |
| Citation |
Kotaich JA, Yanni GD, El Toum EE, Ismail A, Daher M, Sebaaly A. Limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy: Overview, complications, and new treatment algorithm. World J Orthop 2026; 17(5): 114902 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i5/114902.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.114902 |
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