Patient: My daughter had a spiral fracture of the middle left tibia on May 4, 2009. On May 8, she underwent an incisional repositioning plate and screw internal fixation, and on August 10, she had the implant removed under anesthesia and has started to walk again. However, I now find that the leg after surgery (left leg) is about 1.5 cm longer than the leg without surgery (right leg), what is the reason for this? How can I treat it in the future? Thank you! Hospital orthopedic department: Yes, children’s bones are in a state of growth, the injured leg after fracture will often appear temporary limb overgrowth phenomenon, this is a normal post-fracture reaction, do not worry too much. Usually, after 1-2 years, the bones on both sides will regain their balance again under the stimulation of walking.