Limb Lengthening — Before & After

Bone is divided and gradually distracted to add length — most commonly to the femur or tibia.

What is limb lengthening?

Bone is divided and gradually distracted to add length — most commonly to the femur or tibia.

Also known as precice, lon.

Limb Lengthening by topic

Information pages — cost, recovery, surgeons, and more

Limb Lengthening by recovery timeline

How the result evolves over time

Limb Lengthening by demographic

Age and gender breakdowns of common candidates

Limb Lengthening by ethnicity

Anatomical and aesthetic considerations across patient backgrounds

Limb Lengthening by outcome reality

Range of results — from natural to cautionary

Limb Lengthening by where it's performed

Regional approaches and aesthetic preferences