Better to undergo femoral lengthening by 8cm or quadrilateral lengthening by 9cm

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    alertDove
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    Seems that undergoing limb lengthening on any specific segment carries more risk; would it be more logical to opt for sequential (Option 3 Paley) procedures aiming for 9cm in total across the tibia (4cm) and the femur (5cm) rather than a complete 8cm on the femur?

    Can it be argued that proceeding with a quadrilateral approach makes sense, disregarding expenses but focusing on risk and recovery concerns?

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      thriftyHeron
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      1 surgery is superior to 2 surgeries lol. Besides, tibia presents numerous visible scars. 8cm femur and go away to enjoy your life.
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      gutturalSheep8
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      It is difficult to determine. Personally, I prefer to undergo fewer surgeries and have them all done at once, but this preference may vary for other individuals.
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