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Femur lengthening surgery before and after results with internal nails versus external fixators

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hannah2001

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Posted on Jul 3, 2026, 4:11 pm

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I'm considering femur lengthening surgery and I'm torn between internal nails and external fixators. Has anyone had experience with both? What are the pros and cons of each?

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