Browse verified doctors or let our care team help you find the doctor best suited to your condition, treatment goals, and budget.
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele offers advanced Limb Lengthening using modern orthopedic reconstruction techniques and individualized musculoskeletal care plans. Established in 1971, the SSN accredited hospital is located in milan, Italy and has 1350 beds, providing comprehensive orthopedic care for local and international patients.
Limb Lengthening is a complex orthopedic procedure used to increase the length of a limb or correct significant differences in limb length. The procedure involves carefully cutting the bone, followed by gradual separation of the bone segments using an external fixator or an internal lengthening device. New bone gradually forms in the created gap through a process known as distraction osteogenesis. The technique may be used for congenital limb differences, growth-related conditions, or acquired shortening following injury or disease.
Casa di Cura La Madonnina is a trusted healthcare provider for Limb Lengthening, offering complex limb reconstruction supported by experienced orthopedic surgeons, limb-lengthening specialists, modern surgical facilities, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation care. Established in 1958, the SSN accredited hospital is situated in milan, Italy and has 560 beds.
Limb Lengthening works by stimulating new bone formation after a controlled bone cut. Following an initial healing period, the bone segments are gradually separated at a carefully planned rate, allowing new bone to develop between them. The procedure may also be combined with correction of angular deformities or other reconstructive techniques when required. Before surgery, the orthopedic team evaluates bone quality, limb alignment, joint function, soft-tissue condition, and overall health to develop an individualized treatment plan.
At IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Limb Lengthening is performed using specialised limb reconstruction techniques and comprehensive preoperative orthopedic assessment. Established in 1969, this SSN accredited hospital in milan, Italy has 430 beds and offers advanced orthopedic, trauma, and limb reconstruction services.
Limb Lengthening may be considered for patients with significant limb-length discrepancy or selected skeletal conditions that affect limb growth and proportion. During the procedure, the bone is surgically divided and gradually lengthened using a controlled mechanical device. Depending on the patient's anatomy and treatment goals, the surgeon may use an external fixation system or an implantable internal lengthening nail. Detailed imaging and measurements are performed before treatment to determine the required correction and surgical approach.
At IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi- Sant’Ambrogio, Limb Lengthening is performed using specialised limb reconstruction techniques and comprehensive preoperative orthopedic assessment. Established in 1963, this SSN accredited hospital in milan, Italy has 560 beds and offers advanced orthopedic, trauma, and limb reconstruction services.
Limb Lengthening may be considered for patients with significant limb-length discrepancy or selected skeletal conditions that affect limb growth and proportion. During the procedure, the bone is surgically divided and gradually lengthened using a controlled mechanical device. Depending on the patient's anatomy and treatment goals, the surgeon may use an external fixation system or an implantable internal lengthening nail. Detailed imaging and measurements are performed before treatment to determine the required correction and surgical approach.

