Tag: Bone surgery

While it's a common misconception that you can't intentionally become shorter, some medical procedures can reduce a person's overall stature. The human skeleton, comprised of stacked bones, determines our maximum height, which is primarily influenced by genetics. Most intentional height reduction is performed for medical reasons rather than cosmetic ones.

Did you know that osteotomy stems from the Greek words for 'bone' and 'to cut'? This surgical procedure involves the precise cutting and reshaping of bone to correct deformities, relieve joint pain, and improve mobility. It is a powerful tool in an orthopedic surgeon's arsenal for addressing a variety of skeletal issues.