We turn our patients’ dreams into reality by improving not only the length and shape, but also the function of their arms and legs.
In this video, Dr. Lee discuss about the key components of having a successful lengthening surgery.
1. Surgeon.
"In limb lengthening, surgery is where bone is cut and fixator is used to provide environment for bone to lengthen after the surgery. After the surgery, the bone is lengthened gradually, but not only the bone, but also the surrounding muscles and nerves have to lengthen as well. So this is what I mean by that it doesn't all depend on the doctor's good performance." - Dr. Donghoon Lee
"Guidance about how to rehabilitate well after the surgery is needed. Patient's role is to actively and diligently follow along." - Dr. Donghoon Lee
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