Missing segments of bone from trauma, tumors, and infection are treated for infected nonunions by using shortening with re-lengthening or bone transport. This is a very successful method that can eliminate bone loss even as large as 25 cm (10 in). In some cases, we work with microsurgeons to reconstruct very large defects with a vascularized fibular graft.

The International Center for Limb Lengthening
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 West Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA
phone: 410-601-8700
toll-free: 800-221-8425
fax: 410-601-9576