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Limb Deformities
Limb deformities result in the abnormal bending or twisting of an arm or leg. Common deformities include bowleg (genu varum), knock-knee (genu valgum), or rotational abnormalities. Limb deformities – or limb differences – affect one’s gait and increase the risk of developing joint arthritis. These deformities can be corrected to restore normal limb alignment improving overall function, appearance, and, most importantly, quality of life
Limb Lengthening
Differences in the length of an arm or leg can be caused by congenital, developmental, or traumatic conditions. While small differences may not cause problems, larger differences can negatively impact function and lead to other injuries in the body trying to compensate for the difference. Limb lengthening surgery can restore one’s quality of life often through minimally-invasive techniques.
Bone Defects
Bone defects, or missing segments of bone, can occur after traumatic injuries, infections, or after treatment of diseases like cancers. Bone transport is a surgical technique used to regrow bone to fill this defect and make it whole again. This is done through a process called “distraction osteogenesis.” Historically, bone transport was accomplished using external fixation devices, but newer techniques and technologies make it possible for many cases to be performed using orthopaedic implants entirely within the treated bone, improving the patient’s reconstructive experience. At the end of treatment, all implants are removed, leaving behind normal bone.
Bone Nonunion or Malunion
When bones do not heal as expected after an injury or surgery, this is a nonunion. When bones heal in an inappropriate position, this is called a malunion. Nonunions and malunions can lead to pain, functional disability, and post-traumatic arthritis in neighboring joints. It is important to properly diagnose why a nonunion or malunion occurred in the first place. Then, medical health optimization and surgical reconstruction are combined to improve the bone healing environment restoring function and improving pain.
Osteomyelitis
An infection of the bone is called osteomyelitis. This can occur after direct infection of the bone from a prior injury or surgery or when an infection in one part of the body travels to a bone in the bloodstream. The treatment of osteomyelitis depends on the type of infection, its location, its duration, and factors specific to a particular patient. Antibiotics and sometimes surgery are required to cure these infections.
Osseointegration & Amputation Reconstruction
Osseointegration is a revolutionary technique in residual limb reconstruction for amputees. An implant facilitates the direct connection of a prosthetic to the patient's residual limb eliminating suction socket-related issues, improving physical function, and reducing pain.
Short Stature
With the advent of new limb lengthening technologies that permit lengthening surgery to be accomplished with internal implants and minimally-invasive techniques, we are able to address issues related to short stature more discreetly than ever before.