epiphysiodesis ( surgery about femur shortening) - JIA-at-NRAS

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epiphysiodesis ( surgery about femur shortening)

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Hello, I have JIA since birth (got diagnosed at 6+ months). My one leg is shorter than other one and is making my hips, spine its unevenly ( i do have scoliosis).My rheumotologist is offering me an epiphysiodesis, I would like to know do they break femur, how is after surgery.

(actually English is not my first language)

Thank you for any recommendation!

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Thank you for your post and I'm sorry that you haven't received the answers you were hoping for. I would recommend making an appointment with your healthcare team to talk through what the surgery involves and what to expect in terms of recovery afterwards. Perhaps make a note of all the questions you'd like answered so that you have them to refer to at the appointment. Good luck!

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Ramuniux in reply toNicola-NRAS

Thank you very much!

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