T'puram: A 26-year-old man from Kollam, who faced the grim prospect of losing his leg following a devastating accident, was given a new lease of life.

Numerous fixation devices are available, such as the ring fixator with fine wires, monolateral fixator with half pins, or a hybrid frame. The choice of fixation device depends on the desired goal.

Lengthening is usually done by corticotomy and gradual distraction with a ring fixator and fine wires.