Considering surgical Bone Shortening for that pesky Leg Length Discrepancy?
Here’s what Reach Your Height has to offer when one leg is short:
“Leg shortening or restricting is considered for smaller differences in leg length (usually less than 5 cm or 2 in.).”
Bone Shortening = Surgery
Removing bone invasively for 2 inches or less?
Oh my!
In a hospital, with a surgeon, drugs and lots of post-op rehab?
That’s one exciting option!
Surgery is a downer, so let’s discuss your non-surgical options.
Alternatives to Bone Shortening Surgery:
.9mm heel lift built into a precision calibrated | MASS posture Custom Foot Orthotic for starters.
Here’s why:
To optimize shock absorption at the body’s foundation – after all, there are 66 joints in the feet – 26 bones – 25% of the body’s bones!!!
Biomechanically this option helps best optimize ground reaction force & stress UP from each foot into the ankle, knee, hip and spine.
But wait, there’s more.
Then we have the technology to build-up the outside of each shoe and sandals to take up the remaining discrepancy.
Surgery is a wonderful option for a significant LLD, however most of the LLD’s we see are not worth the risk.
You’d be shocked to learn how effective non-surgical options can be.
And, these non-surgical options are not risky!
In contrast, according to the Bone Shortening and Leg Length Discrepancy folks, “If too much length is removed from a bone, muscle weakness can be a permanent side effect. Additionally,…”
Please visit their website and learn for yourself what they have to offer.
https://www.reachyourheight.com/
We simply offer contrast for your consideration – surgery or not surgery?!
There’s a Reason Arizona Orthotics is 5-STAR Google Rated!
Dr Dave
Here at Arizona Orthotics We Proudly offer THE ONLY medical-grade, MASS Posture & Precision Calibrated, Custom Foot Orthotic on the market.
My Mission
1. Restore HOPE to those suffering with a foot problem they fear may never go away.
2. Optimize Human Performance with a legal advantage - a foundational & biomechanical advantage.
3. Graceful Ageing - I have yet to see someone with bad foot health age gracefully.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate you and hope you find what you're looking for.
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