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- 14/08/2025
What are the possible complications of limb lengthening surgery and is it worth the risks for someone considering it I've been thinking about limb lengthening surgery but I'm worried about things going wrong like infections or nerve damage can you explain what could happen How painful is limb lengthening surgery and what's the recovery like are there long-term issues I should know about Is limb lengthening surgery safe or are the complications too severe to justify going through with it What's the success rate of limb lengthening surgery and how often do people regret getting it done
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