Leg-lengthening surgery isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade—it’s a major orthopedic procedure with high complication rates, including nerve injury, joint stiffness, infections, fractures, and a frequent need for additional surgeries. Many patients do well in the end, but this is a long, high-risk process that deserves serious consideration—not social-media hype. #PatientSafety #OrthopedicSurgery #MedicalEducation #InformedConsent #doctorexplains | Zachary Meade