Patient Case History: Michaela
Femur lengthening and deformity correction after growth arrest
Pre-Op
Patient Surgeon: S. Robert Rozbruch
Michaela fractured her femur and she developed a growth arrest leading to 1.25 inches of leg length discrepancy and knock-knee (valgus) deformity.
Post-Op
She underwent a lengthening and deformity correction of her right femur using a monolateral external fixator. Legs were symmetrical after about 6 weeks.
Follow-Up
Michaela has straight symmetrical legs. Bone is fully healed and 100% strong allowing her to play competitive high school varsity soccer.
Update on Michaela:
- Leading the Lady Blue Devils - romesentinel.com (Oneida County, NY local newspaper)
- Camden's Michaela Soules, Morrisville-Eaton's Jessie Murray Make All-State for Girls' Soccer - The Oneida Daily Dispatch
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