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Limb Lengthening services offered in Lake Oswego, OR
Summit Orthopaedics offers limb lengthening surgery—a safe, precise, and transformative procedure designed to increase adult height using advanced limb lengthening techniques. Whether you’re seeking height for personal confidence, proportion, or professional aspirations, we provide world-class care from consultation through recovery. Stephen Wallace, MD, uses the latest minimally invasive techniques and lengthening devices to give you the results you desire. Visit www.westcoastlengthening.com to schedule a consultation or call the Lake Oswego, Oregon, office today to learn more about the available limb lengthening solutions.
Limb Lengthening Q & A
What Is Stature Lengthening?
Stature lengthening, also known as cosmetic limb lengthening, is a surgical procedure that gradually increases a person’s height by lengthening the bones of the legs. This is most commonly performed on the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), or both—using advanced internal devices that grow bone safely and accurately over time.
At Summit Orthopaedics, we use the latest in implantable lengthening nails—such as the PRECICE system—that are fully internal, motorized, and magnetically controlled.
Is Stature Lengthening Right for You?
Stature lengthening may be an option if you are:
- A healthy adolescent or adult
- Seeking increased height for personal, aesthetic, or psychosocial reasons
- Committed to the physical therapy required for success
We carefully evaluate each patient’s physical and psychological readiness to ensure safe, realistic, and satisfying outcomes.
The Process
- Consultation & Planning: We perform a detailed assessment including imaging and medical screening to determine the ideal strategy for your body.
- Surgical Lengthening: A small incision is used to insert a motorized lengthening nail into the bone. Over the following weeks, the device gradually separates the bone ends at a controlled rate (~1 mm/day).
- Bone Regeneration: New bone forms in the gap—a process known as distraction osteogenesis. Patients are monitored closely for alignment, healing, and progress.
- Physical Therapy & Recovery: Guided rehab is essential to maintain joint mobility, strengthen muscles, and support bone healing.
Expected Gains
- Femur lengthening: 6–8 cm (2.5–3 inches)
- Tibia lengthening: 5–7 cm (2–2.75 inches)
- Combined approach: Up to 13–15 cm (5–6 inches)
Exact outcomes vary depending on anatomy, goals, and healing response.
Why Summit Orthopaedics?
Stephen Wallace, MD is nationally trained and fellowship-certified in limb lengthening and reconstruction, combining surgical precision with a patient-first approach. He uses the latest internal lengthening technology and offer concierge coordination for out-of-town patients.
At Summit Orthopaedics, your safety, dignity, and satisfaction are our top priorities. From the first consult to final follow-up, we walk with you—step by step—toward new confidence and stature. Visit Dr. Wallace’s Limb Lengthening website at: www.westcoastlengthening.com.