“Now that I am through the recovery process it’s great being able to go back on the field, score goals and get involved with the team like I used to.”

Jadon, treated for leg length discrepancy

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

"I love football, even when just playing for fun.
I feel happy; I feel no stress. It feels good to win."

Q’Shaun, treated for Blount’s disease

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“Kevin has never been able to walk. Now, he’s free to go where he wants to go.”

Kacie, mother of Kevin, treated for bilateral club foot

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“They wanted to take my leg off below the knee. Then one of the surgeons proposed a different solution.”

James, treated for Charcot foot disease

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“Thank you so much for developing this technology that gave me back my leg and my life.”

David, treated for a bone trauma

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“Now that I am through the recovery process it’s great being able to go back on the field, score goals and get involved with the team like I used to.”

Jadon, treated for leg length discrepancy

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

"I love football, even when just playing for fun.
I feel happy; I feel no stress. It feels good to win."

Q’Shaun, treated for Blount’s disease

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“Kevin has never been able to walk. Now, he’s free to go where he wants to go.”

Kacie, mother of Kevin, treated for bilateral club foot

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“They wanted to take my leg off below the knee. Then one of the surgeons proposed a different solution.”

James, treated for Charcot foot disease

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

“Thank you so much for developing this technology that gave me back my leg and my life.”

David, treated for a bone trauma

The Orthofix Surgeon Locator service helps you find physicians who have been trained on and are authorized to use one or more of the Orthofix Limb Deformity Correction Solutions. Learn more

Types of Limb Deformities

Congenital
(present at birth)

Learn about congenital
deformities and the available
treatment options

Foot and
Ankle

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

Trauma and
Acquired Conditions

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

Treatment Options

Non-surgical

Information about non-surgical treatment options, including physical therapy, braces, off-loading and medication

Surgical

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

The Orthofix Orthopedics Philosophy

“Respect for, and enhancement of the natural physiological process of fracture healing” may be considered the philosophy which has inspired the research and design of all products developed by Orthofix in the last 40 years, starting from the set of devices belonging to the internal and external fixation system.

Patient Care

Early Detection

When is it time for health care provider consulting or check-ups?

Finding the Right Surgeon

Some information about
the role of each care team member and the different surgical devices

Preparing for Surgery

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

Care After Surgery

Essential information about after
surgery care; for example, understanding
limb correction and the differences in management of the various types of devices

FAQ

Before you visit your doctor or surgeon, make a list of questions. Our FAQ’s might provide a good starting point for discussion

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

David, Orthofix patient

“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, Orthofix patient

“I’d advise other patients to talk to their surgeon.
Ask lots of questions.”

James, Orthofix patient

“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, Orthofix patient