傑森‧希‧霍爾沃斯: 若兩腳不一樣長，怎麼辦？

若兩腳不一樣長，怎麼辦？

有很多原因都會造成兩腳不一樣長，從基因和荷爾蒙的問題，到因為受傷而影響骨頭生長。雖然我們還不清楚兩隻腳的長度要差到多少，才會引發健康問題，但對於要如何矯正不等長的肢體，醫生則是大有進展。傑森‧希‧霍爾沃斯要來探討骨骼延長手術的益處和限制。

導演：伊果‧柯瑞克（Artrake Studio）
旁白：艾迪生‧安德森
音樂：山姆‧米西里歐格魯（WORKPLAYWORK）

People with uneven leg lengths can face serious challenges, including scoliosis and chronic pain, as seen in Penny’s struggle with a five-centimeter difference. Advances in surgery now make it possible to gradually grow bone by breaking and carefully extending it, using engineered devices inside or outside the body. These techniques, though remarkable, require patience and can be costly or hard to access. As awareness and technology spread, more individuals may one day benefit from these life-changing procedures.

Breaking Bones to Heal: The Science of Limb Lengthening

Leg length differences, often caused by genetics or injury, can lead to chronic pain and mobility challenges. For some, the discrepancy grows so large that shoe lifts are no longer enough. Advances in orthopedic surgery now allow doctors to gradually lengthen bones by harnessing the body’s own healing process, turning a painful difference into a fixable medical challenge. While the technology is promising, access and cost remain significant hurdles for many.