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Will The Length Of The Leg Change During Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015

Question: Is it true that you arent able to lengthen or shorten a leg during knee replacement? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Length can be changed if needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The length of the leg can change during knee replacement if you want to do so. A full care is taken not to change the length of the leg. But in case it is needed, the length can be shortened intentionally.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Do you stretch the upper or lower leg to lengthen? thanks much.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lower leg.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Usually the lower leg is lengthened if there is the need to do so.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar