How many centimetres were gained in this case?

This case gained 5 cm, taking height from 163 cm to 168 cm.

How long after surgery were these images taken?

The source record does not state the follow-up interval for this case. Lengthened bone typically consolidates fully around 12-18 months after surgery.

Tibial lengthening, 5 cm gained

A cll lon case at the Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI), Korea, 5 cm of bone lengthened (163 → 168 cm tall · LON), with 6 before and after radiographs.

Category: CLL LON
Gained: 5 cm
Height: 163 → 168 cm
Follow-up: —

Before and after cll lon, case 12638628, image 1, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Drag the handle to compare before and after (arrow keys work too). Before and after cll lon, case 12638628, image 2, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after cll lon, case 12638628, image 3, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after cll lon, case 12638628, image 4, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after cll lon, case 12638628, image 5, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after cll lon, case 12638628, image 6, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

All images are published by the Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI) and shown with permission. Individual results vary; these cases are not a guarantee of outcome.

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