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Psychosocial Implications of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery: A Literature Review

A fervent interest in improving patient care, quality of life, and outcomes in adolescent patients undergoing limb Lengthening/ Reconstruction Surgeries (LLRS) has guided the exploration of how psychosocial markers in adolescence may be viewed as crucial to achieving enhanced healthcare delivery. This systematic literature review stems from a retrospective pilot study which investigated the importance of psychosocial aspects in the care of children, adolescents, and young adults who have undergone multiple LLRS. It was determined that such patients value psychosocial support given by their surgeons and caregivers, further promoting psychosocial maturation [1]. Currently, prospective investigation is in the process of being explored as yet another outgrowth of this seminal pilot study. Specifically, the current review seeks to explore the literature relevant to aspects of psychosocial development fundamental to enhancing outcomes of a chronic, orthopedic medical condition. The dearth of studies applying a biosocial lens to this subspecialized field of orthopedic surgery and care supports the need for such expanded investigation.