Why is bone growth impossible, for example if growth plates have closed. Knowing how growth plates work, why would applying enough pressure through whatever means you’d like (let’s use a weight for example) allowing to create space within the bone (growth plate) allowing for more bone to grow.
Obviously, you have to apply an exceptional amount of pressure to the epiphyseal to allow the bones to separate, causing growth.
Disclaimer: i’m aware of the basic reasoning behind it, but feel like there is more of a reasoning behind it
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It’s not necessarily impossible. There are several medical devices dedicated to limb lengthening or even rotational corrections. They provide different forces to the bone and force the body to lay down new bone and lengthen/change the limbs structure. Look up the NuVasive Precise IM nail or Stryker LRF. They are often used in limb deformity correction after a traumatic injury. There even little external fixators designed to lengthen finger bones after someone accidentally cuts one off.
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