Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter leg.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: March 2025

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.

This guidance replaces NICE interventional procedures guidance on intramedullary distraction for lower limb lengthening (IPG197).

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)