Limb Differences

“Limb” is another name for the arms or legs. Sometimes a child can have a difference in the way their arms or legs are shaped. For example, their legs may be curved or one might be shorter than the other. Or, a bone in the arm may be short or missing.

At Nemours Children's, our pediatric orthopedic surgeons are experts at diagnosing and treating limb and bone length differences. We’ll recommend the best treatment for your child and help you understand what to expect every step of the way.

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Limb Differences

“Limb” is another name for the arms or legs. Sometimes a child can have a difference in the way their arms or legs are shaped. For example, their legs may be curved or one might be shorter than the other. Or, a bone in the arm may be short or missing.

At Nemours Children's, our pediatric orthopedic surgeons are experts at diagnosing and treating limb and bone length differences. We’ll recommend the best treatment for your child and help you understand what to expect every step of the way.

Learn More About Limb Differences

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Limb Differences

Why Choose Us

Our orthopedic teams have many years of experience delivering limb differences and limb lengthening care. We’ll provide a customized approach for your child — not just a standard, one-size-fits-all solution. If your child needs surgery, we use state-of-the-art equipment and minimally invasive techniques, whenever possible, to help kids get home faster. To help us give kids the best possible care, we’re actively involved in orthopedic research. And, year after year, many on our team are recognized as Best Doctors in America.®

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete limb differences care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.).

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete limb differences care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando, and satellite Nemours locations.

Northeast Florida

We offer limb differences care at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville (working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital) and satellite locations.

Northwest Florida

We offer limb differences care at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola and satellite locations.

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: