• UnequalExchange@lemmy.world
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      12 hours ago

      “… limb lengthening surgery side effect may include missing bones , desire to reverse the surgery,… death… and other terrible things. Results may vary. No batteries included . No refunds guaranteed. Ask your doctor today.”

      🌟🌟 Happy Go Lucky music continues to play in the bacckground 👯💃

        • village604@adultswim.fan
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          5 hours ago

          That’s not what this is. That hardware is to set a bone, and those bone lengthy rigs are more complex.

          Most likely scenario is either the bone was shattered enough that repair wasn’t possible, or it was used for a bone graft. The fibula is a common bone that’s used because it’s not very load bearing.