How many centimetres were gained in this case?

This case gained 6.6 cm, taking height from 127 cm to 133.6 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, 6.6 cm gained

A congenital condition case at the Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI), Korea, 6.6 cm of bone lengthened (127 → 133.6 cm tall · LON), with 12 before and after radiographs.

Category: Congenital condition
Gained: 6.6 cm
Height: 127 → 133.6 cm
Follow-up: —

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 1, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 2, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 3, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 4, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 5, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 6, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 7, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 8, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 9, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 10, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 11, Dr. Donghoon institute (DALRI)

Before and after congenital condition, case 15072062, image 12, 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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