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How does leg lengthening surgery work?

Jason Shih Hoellwarth · TED

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About

Differences in leg length can emerge for various reasons, from genetic and hormonal conditions to injuries that impact bone growth. But while we still don’t know exactly what degree of difference causes health issues, doctors have made great strides in figuring out how to even out these mismatched limbs. Jason Shih Hoellwarth digs into the benefits and limitations of bone lengthening surgery. [Directed by Igor Ćorić, Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music Cem Misirlioglu, WORKPLAYWORK].

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Jason Shih Hoellwarth
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Medicine and health, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
Attribution
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