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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an Ellipse Nail
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-Ellipse-NailPhysical therapy combined with an Ellipse Nail can help create the best quality of life for a child with a limb length discrepancy treated at Shriners Children's.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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Condition
Limb Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Chihuahua Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/Clinics/Chihuahua-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Chihuahua Orthopedic Clinic provides care to children ages 0 to 18 at no cost.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Physician: How Shriners Children's Inspired Saif's Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Saif-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareSaif was born in 1999 in Jordan with proximal femoral focal deficiency, a rare congenital condition that results in a significant leg length discrepancy and a displaced hip.
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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.
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Patient Story
Finding Comfort at Shriners Children's St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MadisonMadi's journey to finding a home for orthopedic care took seven years, several misdiagnoses and thousands of miles of travel. Now, she's under the care of Eric Gordon, M.D., and his limb lengthening and reconstruction team.
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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Guadalajara Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/Clinics/Guadalajara-clinicThe Shriners Children's Guadalajara Orthopedic Clinic provides care at no cost to children ages 0 to 18.
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
Aitana’s Journey: Walking with Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aitana-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAt just 3 years old, Aitana had sustained an injury to her femur that left her with a noticeable leg length discrepancy.
