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Upper limb lengthening.

J P Damsin1, I Ghanem

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital d'Enfants Armand Trousseau, Paris, France. ortho.ped@trs.ap-hpp-paris.fr

Hand Clinics
|December 16, 2000
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Upper limb lengthening addresses congenital deformities, offering functional and cosmetic benefits. While risks exist, experienced surgeons achieve excellent results in selected patients, outweighing potential complications.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Limb reconstruction

Background:

  • Congenital upper extremity deformities can cause shortening and angulation.
  • These deformities are generally better tolerated than lower extremity counterparts due to the non-weight-bearing nature of the arm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline specific indications, goals, and potential complications of upper limb lengthening procedures.
  • To emphasize the careful consideration of risks versus benefits in surgical planning.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical planning considerations for upper limb lengthening.
  • Analysis of potential benefits, risks, and outcomes based on surgeon experience.

Main Results:

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  • Upper limb lengthening is less common than lower limb lengthening but can yield excellent results.
  • Initial complication rates are high but decrease with surgeon experience.

    • Conclusions:

    • Functional, cosmetic, and psychological benefits can outweigh risks in carefully selected patients.
    • Upper limb lengthening is a complex procedure requiring experienced specialists and thorough risk-benefit assessment.