Limb lengthening with intramedullary nails - a conversation with Dr. Michal J. Deszczynski
From the video you will learn, among other things:
- What does internal bone lengthening consist of?
- How does the lengthening process work?
- How many additional centimeters can be obtained by this method of elongation?
- By how many millimeters per day is the bone lengthened?
- What conditions must be met in order to perform internal lengthening?
- Is the lengthening process painful?
- For whom is this elongation method dedicated?
- Do we have anything in common with the salamander?
We invite you to watch!
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