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).