What’s the difference between anatomical and functional leg length? And why does it matter? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Anatomical leg length difference occurs when the bones making up the leg are not the same length between sides. This can happen because of trauma, surgery, or occasionally, because the bones grow that way. 🦴 Functional leg length occurs when the bones are actually the same length, but they function as if they weren’t. There are several reasons this might occur, but all of them can be addressed wi

Let’s deeper into why leg lengthening, particularly with the Ilizarov external fixator and why more than just a medically necessary procedure! ✨ Leg lengthening is a crucial step towards a healthier, more balanced life for many of us with limb differences. 🦵 When we talk about correcting leg length discrepancies, like those experienced by individuals with conditions such as Maffucci Syndrome or other bone diseases, it’s not just about the numbers on a ruler. This discrepancy can lead to a casca