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Types of Limb Deformities

Congenital
(present at birth)

Learn about congenital lower limb deformities and the treatment options available.

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Foot and Ankle

Learn about various foot and ankle conditions that can lead to deformity and the available treatment options.

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Trauma and Post-traumatic

Learn about complex trauma, post-traumatic conditions and the different treatment options.

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Treatment Options

Non-surgical

Information about non-surgical treatment options, including physical therapy, braces and steroid injections.

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Surgical

Information about surgical treatment options, including bone lengthening and deformity correction with external or internal fixation devices and the Guided Growth technique.

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The Science Behind
TL-HEX

TL-HEX is an external fixation system that combines hardware and software to correct bone deformities. TL-HEX supports fracture fixation, limb lengthening and deformity correction in long bones in adults and children.

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The doctor said he could possibly save my leg, but there was no guarantee. Today I feel free.

David

I’d advise other patients to talk to their surgeon, ask lots of questions.

James

Communication and support are key, ask the surgeon lots of questions and make sure you have family and friends to support you through the process.

Carol, mother of Q’Shaun

Getting the fixators for Kevin was scary and it wasn’t always easy during his recovery, but it was so worth it!

Kacie, mother of Kevin

Patient Care

Pre-Surgery Planning

Some useful information about preparing for your surgery, including questions to ask your surgeon, communication with your insurer and how to plan ahead.

More about pre-surgery planning

Post-Surgery Care

Essential information about after-surgery care; for example cleaning the pin-sites, fixator maintenance and adjustment and exercises to do at home.

Learn about post-surgery care