下肢延长美容增高术

目的：研究应用肢体延长技术进行美容增高的安全性及效果，探索人体美容增高的方法。方法：应用改进后的经皮小切口骨延长技术，对60例成人矮身材志愿者行双下肢肢体延长，观察并记录延长区骨愈合，并发症，术后肢体功能恢复以及身体增高幅度。结果:60例术后身高增加5－10cm，平均增高6.8cm，延长率平均19.6%。延长区骨愈合时间为6－16个月，平均8．2个月。无严重并发症。随访2－8年，均能参加正常工作和学习，形态外观美容改善，心理障碍消除。骨愈合后2年以上的患者，均恢复跑，跳等大强度运动能力。结论：通过肢体延长进行增高是一种较为安全及有效的治疗方法。

Leg lengthening for cosmetic heightening

Objective To study the security and effectiveness of leg lengthening in increasing the height of short stature for cosmetic reasons. Methods The improved bone lengthening technique was used to 60 adult short stature volunteers to prolong bilateral lower legs. All data, including healing time of the distracted bone, operative complications, recovery of limb function and height increment, were recorded. Results In all cases, the height increment was 5 to 10 cm (mean 6.8cm). Bone lengthening rate was 19.6 %. The healing time of the distracted bone was 6 to 16 months (mean 8.2 months). There was no severe complication occurred. Follow up for 2 to 8 years showed that all cases returned to work or study with normal gaits and satisfied body figure. Previous psychologic obstacles were eliminated. Two years after bone healing, the ability for intense activities was regained. Conclusion Leg lengthening for cosmetic heightening is a safe and effective therapeutic approach.