“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

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FIND A SURGEON

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.

“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

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FIND A SURGEON

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.

“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

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FIND A SURGEON

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.

“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

Read Jame's story

FIND A SURGEON

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.

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

David, treated for a bone trauma

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FIND A SURGEON

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.

Types of Limb Deformities

Congenital
(present at birth)

Learn about congenital
deformities and the available
treatment options

Blount’s Disease​ClubfootRicketsGenu Varum​Genu ValgumArthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaLeg Length Discrepancy (LLD)Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)Perthes Disease

Foot and
Ankle

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

Charcot Foot and AnkleCharcot-Marie-Tooth DiseasePes Planus​Ankle ArthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Foot and AnkleBrachymetatarsiaHallux RigidusSmall Joint Osteoarthritis

Trauma and Acquired Conditions

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

Fracture TreatmentsPost-Traumatic ConditionsAcquired Leg Length Discrepancy

Treatment Options

Non-surgical

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

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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 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.

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“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
“The doctor said he could possibly save my leg, but there
was no guarantee. Today I feel free.”
David, Orthofix patient
David, Orthofix patient
“I’d advise other patients to talk to their surgeon.
Ask lots of questions.”
James, Orthofix patient
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
Kacie, mother of Kevin, Orthofix patient
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Patient Care

Early Detection

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

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Finding the Right Surgeon

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

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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

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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

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FAQ

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

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